Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity held a hearing on and approved a resolution opposing a federal executive order that restricts protections for transgender students. The resolution calls on New York State Department of Education to maintain policies protecting the rights and dignity of transgender and gender-nonconforming students in NYC schools, regardless of federal directives.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution opposing federal restrictions on transgender student protections Passed
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Agenda

  1. Res 0069-2026 Resolution unequivocally opposing President Trump’s executive order restricting protections for transgender students and calling on the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all schools in New York City continue to uphold policies that protect the rights and dignity of transgender and gender-nonconforming students, regardless of federal directives
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Untitled item
  4. Res 0069-2026 Resolution unequivocally opposing President Trump’s executive order restricting protections for transgender students and calling on the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all schools in New York City continue to uphold policies that protect the rights and dignity of transgender and gender-nonconforming students, regardless of federal directives
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee