Reported Incidents
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Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
University teaches critical theories
Alleged statewide incident in Utah
The University of Utah's College of Education offers various courses focusing on critical theory, critical race theory, and queer theory. These programs explore concepts such as white privilege, gender, and sexuality within an educational context. The curriculum aims to address social justice and educational inequality through these academic frameworks.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Tintic District · Utah
A school district adopted a policy, developed by a state association, that permits staff to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy also allows students to use facilities and participate in activities based on their preferred gender. This raises concerns about parental rights and school transparency.
Utah District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Garfield District · Utah
A school district in Utah maintains a policy, developed by the state's school boards association, that allows staff to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy also permits students to use facilities and participate in activities according to their preferred gender. The district's approach raises concerns regarding parental rights and transparency in school operations.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Beaver District · Utah
A school district in Utah has a policy that allows staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy, reportedly created by the Utah School Boards Association, also permits students to use facilities aligning with their preferred gender identity. The policy was revealed through a public records request.
District Mandates Pronoun Policy
Alleged incident in Box Elder District · Utah
The Box Elder School District implemented a policy for transgender students. This policy mandates staff use preferred pronouns and allows facility access based on gender identity. The Utah School Boards Association developed the policy template.
District mandates parent gender involvement
Alleged incident in Iron District · Utah
The Iron County School District issued guidance concerning student name and pronoun changes. This policy mandates parental involvement for any issues related to a student's gender identity. The district asserts parents' right to be informed about their children's school matters.
District mandates pronoun policy
Alleged incident in North Sanpete District · Utah
The North Sanpete School District implemented a policy for transgender students. This policy mandates that staff use students' preferred pronouns and allows students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity. The policy was reportedly based on a template from the Utah School Boards Association.
Ogden Transgender Parental Notification
Alleged incident in Ogden City District · Utah
The Ogden School District implemented guidance requiring staff to inform parents if a student expresses a transgender identity or wishes to change names or pronouns. This policy also advises against compelling pronoun usage and suggests social media influences gender identity. The guidance was developed by a former district director.
Provo gender identity policy concerns
Alleged incident in Provo District · Utah
A school district's policies regarding student gender identity and parental notification have raised concerns. One policy appears to allow staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from parents, while another requires parental approval for preferred names and pronouns. The district also maintains an LGBTQ+ advisory committee.
District: No Gender Identity Notification
Alleged incident in Weber District · Utah
A school district in Utah has reportedly advised its staff that they are not required to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender. This policy was revealed through documents obtained by an education advocacy group. The district's stance indicates a non-disclosure approach regarding students' gender identity to parents.
Utah Districts Hide Gender Transitions
Alleged incident in Nebo District · Utah
Two school districts in Utah are reportedly advising staff to withhold information from parents regarding students' gender transitions. This policy was revealed through internal documents. The districts' guidance suggests a deliberate effort to keep parents uninformed about these sensitive changes.
Utah Districts Conceal Gender Status
Alleged incident in North Summit District · Utah
Allegations have surfaced that school districts in Utah are implementing policies to conceal students' transgender status from their parents. This practice has generated controversy and is being reported by news organizations.
Transgender Policy Hides Information
Alleged incident in Logan City District · Utah
The Logan School District adopted a transgender student policy that is unclear regarding parental notification of a student's gender identity. A model policy from the Utah School Boards Association, which influenced the district's policy, explicitly suggests withholding this information from parents without student consent. This raises concerns about transparency and parental rights regarding sensitive student information.
District Hides Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in North Summit District · Utah
A school district policy allows staff to withhold a student's gender identity from parents without consent, particularly during bullying incidents. This policy also permits students to use facilities and participate in activities based on their preferred gender. The policy originated from the Utah School Boards Association.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Kane District · Utah
A school district policy, developed by the Utah School Boards Association, permits staff to withhold a student's gender identity from parents. This policy outlines conditions for non-disclosure during bullying notifications and addresses facility usage based on preferred gender identity.
Controversial Training Video Removed
Alleged statewide incident in Utah
A school district removed a teacher training video after it sparked controversy. Concerns were raised regarding the content of the training material.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Weber District · Utah
The Weber School District provides guidance to staff that explicitly states they are not legally obligated to inform parents about a student's gender identity or preferred name/pronouns. This guidance emphasizes confidentiality and advises against parental disclosure unless the student is in danger, which is not considered to include a student's disclosure of preferred pronouns. The district's general counsel created these documents, interpreting legal discussions on transgender students and Title IX.
Mayor's Father Calls Schools Evil
Alleged statewide incident in Utah
During a city council meeting, a public official's father delivered an invocation that included negative remarks about educational institutions. This public statement drew attention for its critical stance on schools. The comments were made in a non-school setting.
Teacher Investigated For Race Comments
Alleged incident in Granite District · Utah
A school district is investigating a teacher after she posted a video online. The video showed the teacher discussing her classroom being designed for 'non-white students.' This incident resulted in the teacher being placed on leave.
Teacher Questions Race-Based Classroom
Alleged incident in Granite District · Utah
A Utah school's fourth-grade teacher publicly questioned how parents would react to a classroom environment she designed for non-white students. This incident highlights concerns about racial dynamics and inclusivity within the school setting.