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Frederick County Approves Policy Supporting Gender-Diverse Students

12/13/2025

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The Frederick County Board of Education approved amendments to Policy 443 to support gender-diverse students, allowing facilities access by gender identity and mandating pronoun use, with religious exemptions.
Jaime Brennan, a Frederick County Board member, opposed the policy, citing religious rights and parental consent.
Corey Farley, a transgender parent, expressed relief over the protections and emphasized safety for all students.

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The Frederick County Board of Education approved amendments to Policy 443 to support gender-diverse students, allowing facilities access by gender identity and mandating pronoun use, with religious exemptions.
Jaime Brennan, a Frederick County Board member, opposed the policy, citing religious rights and parental consent.
Corey Farley, a transgender parent, expressed relief over the protections and emphasized safety for all students.