A. Each individual situation is different and requires specific attention to the student’s needs. The district strongly encourages parent involvement and we would encourage the student to involve their parent/caregiver. As for what is taught, in accordance with the Dignity for all Students Act students are taught about sexual identity and gender. The vocabulary words discussed in classes are Gender, Gender Expression, Transgender, Biological Sex, Gender Fluidity, Gender Role, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Normative/Cisgender, Binary Genders, Nonbinary Genders, Pangender , Gender Nonconforming, and Transitioning. The High School Health Department does not work with the Pride Center of Albany, does not have them in to the classroom, and does not use the Pride Center as a resource.
