A staggering 93% of transgender teens live in a state that has enacted or proposed legislation that would restrict their rights, according to a new report from the Williams Institute at UCLA s School of Law. Utah was the first state this year to enact a bathroom ban, and that has led to some confusion as school districts aim to come into compliance. Elana Redfield, federal policy director is one of the report s authors and says despite the law being what she terms "more measured," as it may permit some to use the corresponding restroom under limited circumstances, it doesn t mean it is less harmful. .
Some New Hampshire businesses and educators say legislation targeting LGBTQ+ students is harming both kids and the state s economy as it faces a critical worker shortage. More than two hundred businesses recently signed on to a letter to Gov. Chris Sununu saying the steady drumbeat of bills targeting transgender youths in particular is tarnishing the state s reputation. .
Wednesday s Kansas City Chiefs victory parade turned fatal, prompting gun-law activists to call for reform. One person died and three people are in custody following what was supposed to be a celebration parade for the Chiefs. Valentyna Usyk attended the parade. .
Connecticut is considering ending legacy admissions the practice of giving preference to family members of alumni at all public and private colleges. The proposal comes after the U.S. Supreme Court s 2023 decision ending affirmative action. .
Families in Massachusetts will have to wait even longer for financial aid offers from colleges and universities this year because of an error in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The Department of Education said it will not send students financial data to schools until March, a month later than expected. Julie Shields-Rutyna, director of college planning for the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, said it is frustrating for students waiting to hear how much they will receive before making their college choice. .