Over the years, some transgender students in Santa Fe have struggled."We've had transgender students who have come forward and said they felt bullied," said Theresa Baca, Santa Fe Public Schools chief of staff.They have struggled with things like which bathroom they're supposed to use.But a new rule from SFPS will allow individuals to decide for themselves."That students have access to a bathroom facility of their choice based on their identification," Baca said.Other protections include allowing students to pick a locker room based on their gender identity and making sure they can go by their preferred name.Baca said this conversation has been a positive one.She said most importantly, transgender students here are happy with the new changes."They're excited about the opportunity to have conversation," Baca said.It's all part of an update to the district's bullying policy.It lays everything out for administrators, teachers and staff, so that when transgender students come to them for help, they know exactly what to do."We want all students to feel welcome and safe in the environment where they learn and socialize with their peers," Baca said.9294662

Over the years, some transgender students in Santa Fe have struggled.

"We've had transgender students who have come forward and said they felt bullied," said Theresa Baca, Santa Fe Public Schools chief of staff.


They have struggled with things like which bathroom they're supposed to use.

But a new rule from SFPS will allow individuals to decide for themselves.

"That students have access to a bathroom facility of their choice based on their identification," Baca said.

Other protections include allowing students to pick a locker room based on their gender identity and making sure they can go by their preferred name.

Baca said this conversation has been a positive one.

She said most importantly, transgender students here are happy with the new changes.

"They're excited about the opportunity to have conversation," Baca said.

It's all part of an update to the district's bullying policy.

It lays everything out for administrators, teachers and staff, so that when transgender students come to them for help, they know exactly what to do.

"We want all students to feel welcome and safe in the environment where they learn and socialize with their peers," Baca said.



