Reported Incidents
For Johnston School District
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District hides student gender identity
Alleged incident in Johnston School District · Rhode Island
A school district implemented a policy for transgender and gender non-conforming students. This policy explicitly states that school personnel should not disclose a student's gender identity to parents without explicit authorization. It also mandates staff use preferred pronouns and allows students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity.
District promotes LGBTQ focus group
Alleged incident in Johnston School District · Rhode Island
The Johnston Public School District promoted an LGBTQ youth focus group to students and parents. This group, run by a community agency, offered gift cards for participation and aimed to discuss mental health and substance use. A principal defended the district's partnership with the agency.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Johnston School District · Rhode Island
A school district policy instructs staff to conceal a student's gender identity from parents unless legally required or authorized by the student. The policy also mandates the use of preferred pronouns and allows students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity. Furthermore, it directs staff to educate students on diversity if they express discomfort with these gender identity policies.