The Government of Saskatchewan is now requiring all its school divisions to create a change room policy.
In a release, the government says school divisions must develop, implement and make publicly available a policy on changeroom usage that upholds the privacy, dignity and comfort of all students.
“We want to ensure privacy, dignity and comfort of all students,” said education minister Everett Hindley. “It is also important for parents/guardians to be aware of the steps being taken to ensure the comfort and safety of all students.
Hindley says they’ve consulted with school divisions on this topic.
“Through our consultations, many school divisions informed us that they are in the best position to make these decisions at a local level,” he said.
School divisions will be expected to develop and implement the administrative procedures in consultation with parents, guardians and students.
By June 30, school divisions will need to have their policy publicly available on their website and clearly communicated.
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