New Brunswick Education Minister Bill Hogan says the changes, which come into effect July 1, were the product of consultations with hundreds of parents, families, students and advocacy groups
New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won’t be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.
Policy 713, which was introduced in 2020, establishes minimum standards for schools to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ students. Hogan says the policy will also ensure that private, universal changing rooms and bathrooms will be available in all schools.
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