Title IX investigation in Contoocook Valley School District fuels legislative debate at State House
DEVELOPMENT WILL STOP THE GOVERNOR FROM GETTING OUT HER VETO PEN THIS YEAR. THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS OF A TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUAL USING THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM AT CONVAL HIGH SCHOOL IS SHAPING UP. A LEGISLATIVE DEBATE AT THE STATEHOUSE. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT A BIOLOGICAL MALE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM CREATED A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FEMALE STUDENTS AND VIOLATED THEIR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW. WE’VE HEARD FROM EXPERTS THAT HAVE OUTLINED THIS RINSE AND REPEAT LEGISLATION IS LIKELY TO BE VETOED, JUST LIKE ITS PREDECESSORS HAVE. WE HEARD FROM SCIENTISTS, DOCTORS AND INTERSEX INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO EDUCATE YOU ON HOW BOTH ANATOMY AND GENDER ARE TOO NUANCED TO EFFECTIVELY LEGISLATE? EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCED IT WAS OPENING A TITLE NINE INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS THE CANAL DISTRICT IS LETTING BIOLOGICAL MALES USE GIRLS RESTROOMS AND LOCKER ROOMS. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS FUELING AN ONGOING DEBATE IN CONCORD OVER LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LIMIT WHO CAN ACCESS THESE PRIVATE SPACES. SIMILAR BILLS WERE VETOED BY GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU, AND JUST LAST YEAR BY GOVERNOR KELLY AYOTTE. WHAT SPECIFICALLY WAS WRONG WITH THIS LEGISLATION? WELL, AS YOU KNOW, GOVERNOR VETO, GOVERNOR SUNUNU ALSO VETOED THIS BILL. IT WAS OVERLY BROAD LEGISLATION. I THINK IT HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUES. AND, YOU KNOW, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WHEN WE’RE LEGISLATING THESE AREAS, WE’RE VERY CAREFUL, WE’RE NARROW, AND IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE UNDERSTAND WE ARE A WELCOMING STATE. REPUBLICANS KNOW THEY CAN PASS THESE BILLS. BUT NOW WITH A MORE PERTINENT LOCAL CASE, THEY’RE HOPING THE GOVERNOR WILL SUPPORT THEM. I THINK PARENTS HAVE MADE IT CLEAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND I’M NOT, THAT WE DO A LOT OF DECISIONS BASED ON POLLING. BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THIS ONE SITUATION, IT’S AN 80 OVER 20 ISSUE. 80% OF ALL VOTERS, ALL CITIZENS BELIEVE THAT BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD HAV
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A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House. "The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry. "We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces. Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor. "I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
CONCORD, N.H. —
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House.
"The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry.
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"We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces.
Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
"It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."
Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor.
"I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
Title IX investigation in Contoocook Valley School District fuels legislative debate at State House
DEVELOPMENT WILL STOP THE GOVERNOR FROM GETTING OUT HER VETO PEN THIS YEAR. THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS OF A TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUAL USING THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM AT CONVAL HIGH SCHOOL IS SHAPING UP. A LEGISLATIVE DEBATE AT THE STATEHOUSE. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT A BIOLOGICAL MALE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM CREATED A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FEMALE STUDENTS AND VIOLATED THEIR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW. WE’VE HEARD FROM EXPERTS THAT HAVE OUTLINED THIS RINSE AND REPEAT LEGISLATION IS LIKELY TO BE VETOED, JUST LIKE ITS PREDECESSORS HAVE. WE HEARD FROM SCIENTISTS, DOCTORS AND INTERSEX INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO EDUCATE YOU ON HOW BOTH ANATOMY AND GENDER ARE TOO NUANCED TO EFFECTIVELY LEGISLATE? EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCED IT WAS OPENING A TITLE NINE INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS THE CANAL DISTRICT IS LETTING BIOLOGICAL MALES USE GIRLS RESTROOMS AND LOCKER ROOMS. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS FUELING AN ONGOING DEBATE IN CONCORD OVER LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LIMIT WHO CAN ACCESS THESE PRIVATE SPACES. SIMILAR BILLS WERE VETOED BY GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU, AND JUST LAST YEAR BY GOVERNOR KELLY AYOTTE. WHAT SPECIFICALLY WAS WRONG WITH THIS LEGISLATION? WELL, AS YOU KNOW, GOVERNOR VETO, GOVERNOR SUNUNU ALSO VETOED THIS BILL. IT WAS OVERLY BROAD LEGISLATION. I THINK IT HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUES. AND, YOU KNOW, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WHEN WE’RE LEGISLATING THESE AREAS, WE’RE VERY CAREFUL, WE’RE NARROW, AND IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE UNDERSTAND WE ARE A WELCOMING STATE. REPUBLICANS KNOW THEY CAN PASS THESE BILLS. BUT NOW WITH A MORE PERTINENT LOCAL CASE, THEY’RE HOPING THE GOVERNOR WILL SUPPORT THEM. I THINK PARENTS HAVE MADE IT CLEAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND I’M NOT, THAT WE DO A LOT OF DECISIONS BASED ON POLLING. BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THIS ONE SITUATION, IT’S AN 80 OVER 20 ISSUE. 80% OF ALL VOTERS, ALL CITIZENS BELIEVE THAT BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD HAV
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A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House. "The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry. "We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces. Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor. "I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
CONCORD, N.H. —
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House.
"The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry.
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"We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces.
Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
"It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."
Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor.
"I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
DEVELOPMENT WILL STOP THE GOVERNOR FROM GETTING OUT HER VETO PEN THIS YEAR. THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS OF A TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUAL USING THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM AT CONVAL HIGH SCHOOL IS SHAPING UP. A LEGISLATIVE DEBATE AT THE STATEHOUSE. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT A BIOLOGICAL MALE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM CREATED A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FEMALE STUDENTS AND VIOLATED THEIR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW. WE’VE HEARD FROM EXPERTS THAT HAVE OUTLINED THIS RINSE AND REPEAT LEGISLATION IS LIKELY TO BE VETOED, JUST LIKE ITS PREDECESSORS HAVE. WE HEARD FROM SCIENTISTS, DOCTORS AND INTERSEX INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO EDUCATE YOU ON HOW BOTH ANATOMY AND GENDER ARE TOO NUANCED TO EFFECTIVELY LEGISLATE? EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCED IT WAS OPENING A TITLE NINE INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTS THE CANAL DISTRICT IS LETTING BIOLOGICAL MALES USE GIRLS RESTROOMS AND LOCKER ROOMS. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS FUELING AN ONGOING DEBATE IN CONCORD OVER LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LIMIT WHO CAN ACCESS THESE PRIVATE SPACES. SIMILAR BILLS WERE VETOED BY GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU, AND JUST LAST YEAR BY GOVERNOR KELLY AYOTTE. WHAT SPECIFICALLY WAS WRONG WITH THIS LEGISLATION? WELL, AS YOU KNOW, GOVERNOR VETO, GOVERNOR SUNUNU ALSO VETOED THIS BILL. IT WAS OVERLY BROAD LEGISLATION. I THINK IT HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUES. AND, YOU KNOW, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WHEN WE’RE LEGISLATING THESE AREAS, WE’RE VERY CAREFUL, WE’RE NARROW, AND IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE UNDERSTAND WE ARE A WELCOMING STATE. REPUBLICANS KNOW THEY CAN PASS THESE BILLS. BUT NOW WITH A MORE PERTINENT LOCAL CASE, THEY’RE HOPING THE GOVERNOR WILL SUPPORT THEM. I THINK PARENTS HAVE MADE IT CLEAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND I’M NOT, THAT WE DO A LOT OF DECISIONS BASED ON POLLING. BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THIS ONE SITUATION, IT’S AN 80 OVER 20 ISSUE. 80% OF ALL VOTERS, ALL CITIZENS BELIEVE THAT BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD HAV
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A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House. "The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry. "We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces. Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor. "I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
CONCORD, N.H. —
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House.
"The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry.
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"We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces.
Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
"It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."
Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor.
"I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
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A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House. "The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry. "We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces. Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor. "I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
CONCORD, N.H. —
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House.
"The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry.
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"We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces.
Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
"It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."
Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor.
"I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House. "The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry. "We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces. Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor. "I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
CONCORD, N.H. —
A federal investigation into reports that a transgender student used the girls' locker room at ConVal High School is reigniting debate at the State House.
"The complaint alleges that a biological male student's access to the girls' locker room created a hostile environment for the female students and violated their rights under federal law," said Rep. Erica Layon, R-Derry.
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"We've heard from experts that have outlined that this rinse and repeat legislation is likely to be vetoed, just like its predecessors have. We've heard from scientists, doctors and intersex individuals who've attempted to educate you on how both anatomy and gender are too nuanced to effectively legislate," said Aimee Terravechi of 603 Equality.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a Title IX investigation into reports that the Contoocook Valley School District is allowing biological males to use girls' restrooms and locker rooms.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The development is fueling an ongoing battle in Concord over legislation that would limit access to these private spaces.
Similar bills were vetoed by former Gov. Chris Sununu and, last year, by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
"It was overly broad legislation. I think it had a number of issues," Ayotte said. "I want to make sure that when we're legislating these areas, we're very careful, we're narrow. And it's important that the people of New Hampshire understand we are a welcoming state."
Republicans now hope a local case will sway the governor.
"I think parents have made clear in New Hampshire, and not that we do a lot of decisions based on polling, but if you look at this one situation, it's an 80/20 issue, 80% of all voters, all citizens believe that boys and girls should have separate spaces," said Sen. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester.
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