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D211 Could Vote Thursday On Locker Room Policy

The board is expected to hear comments from the public on the controversial topic during the upcoming meeting, according to the news report.

A proposed policy change to locker room access for transgender students during an upcoming board meeting.
A proposed policy change to locker room access for transgender students during an upcoming board meeting. (District 211 Facebook)

PALATINE, IL — Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 recently announced the board of education meeting on Thursday will be held at William Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. According to post on the district's Facebook page, the closed session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and citizen appearances will begin at 7:30 p.m.

According to the Daily Herald, the board will discuss and possibly vote on a proposed policy to allow transgender students unrestricted access to locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender they identify as. The board will also hear comments from the public.

Related: Discussion Continues on District 211 Locker Room Policy

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