Transgender Youth

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is dismayed by recent media reports that the Trump Administration is considering a proposal to roll back civil rights for transgender people by redefining sex under Title IX as solely and irrevocably male or female at birth. Such a change would be detrimental to the 2 million individuals who identify as transgender or gender diverse in our nation.

NASP affirms our long-standing position on necessary policies and practices to support the safety and well-being of all students, including those who are transgender and gender diverse. We believe that the civil rights of transgender students are protected as part of U.S. public schools’ obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This includes respecting a person’s right to express gender identity, and the right to modify gender expression when necessary, and to have their gender identify affirmed and acknowledged. Our position is consistent with all major medical, mental health, and education organizations.

NASP has developed resources for school psychologists, other school leaders, and public officials to aid them in developing and implementing policies and practices that respect the rights of transgender and gender diverse students. Resources to help in this effort are available below.

Policy Documents

Professional Development Resources

Publications and Research

Resources From Allied Organizations

Press Release

Download a PDF version of NASP’s press release regarding the recent media reports that the Trump Administration is considering a proposal to roll back civil rights for transgender people by redefining sex under Title IX

Resource: Allies for All

Use this digital collection of resources to learn about the needs and experiences of LGBTQI2-S youth.