Phoenix School Board Blocks Title IX Protections for Trans Students

In a pivotal decision following a sparsely attended public meeting, the Dysart Unified School District’s Governing School Board approved a controversial resolution. This move directly challenges new federal protections against gender identity discrimination.

The five-member board’s resolution puts millions of dollars in school funding at risk, signaling a potentially significant impact on the district’s budget and operations. Additionally, this decision sends a concerning message to transgender students and the broader LGBTQ+ community within the district.

LOOKOUT, an investigative nonprofit news organization focused on Arizona’s LGBTQ+ communities, originally reported this story. The implications of the board’s decision are expected to spark a broader debate on federal protections and state-level resistance.