Protections for trans students begin where courts haven't blocked them
New federal protections for transgender students at U S schools and colleges took effect Thursday though enforcement is blocked in 25 states and many schools. The rule safeguards pregnant students and parents, expands sexual misconduct investigations, and removes live cross examination by the accused. More than 240000 responses shaped the policy, which courts are contesting nationwide amid political backlash and state bans on gender affirming care.
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Jay Worona
New York State School Boards Association
Worona
Caius Willingham
National Center For Transgender Equality
Willingham
Kaeme Mainard O’connell
Arkansas
Kaemo
Tim Griffin
Little Rock
Ark
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Death Valley records hottest month on planet in July
Death Valley California posted a record July average of 108.5 degrees tying the planet to its hottest month in modern times. Climatologists note a 13 month run of high global temperatures linked to greenhouse gas heating with heat tied to multiple Western cities and fatalities and rescues reported during the heat wave.
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Cedar Rapids Launches Music Census To Boost Local Scene
Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell announces Cedar Rapids Music Census to map the music ecosystem in Linn Benton and Jones counties. The effort seeks 18 plus participants from the Cedar Rapids metro to inform an action plan with Sound Music Cities founder Don Pitts guiding regulatory and funding improvements for venues and musicians.
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Jones
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