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Content Analysis of U.S. State-Level Legislation Impacting Gender-Affirming Practice in Schools

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In recent years, there has been an increase in legislation that limits access to resources and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States. This research aimed to identify trends in legislation at the state level impacting gender-affirming school counseling services in the United States. This study represents a content analysis of 225 pieces of state-level legislation from 2023 affecting LGBTQ+ youth in schools. Legislation largely created limitations on use of affirming pronouns for youth in school, availability of appropriate restrooms and changing facilities for transgender and gender expansive youth, and curriculum in schools addressing gender and sexuality.

Source: Journal of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness

DOI: 10.34296/06012012

Authors: Keys, Ashton, Farrell, Isabel C, DeDiego, Amanda, Schreder, Caroline, Neal, Kyle, White, Whitney

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410114550

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