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A.<\/span> The Department<\/span> of Education shall develop and make available to each school board<\/span> model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students in public elementary<\/span> and secondary schools that address common issues<\/span> regarding transgender students in accordance with evidence<\/span>-based best practices and include information, guidance, procedures, and standards relating to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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2.<\/span> Maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Prevention of and response to bullying and harassment; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Maintenance of student records; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Identification of students; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> Student participation in sex-specific school activities and events and use of school facilities. Activities and events do not include athletics. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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