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Current session legislation aimed at transgender youth

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Date

Add to Calendar 2023-06-06 13:00:00 2023-06-06 14:00:00 Current session legislation aimed at transgender youth State legislators across the country are considering bills designed to limit rights for transgender youth's access to bathrooms, sports, activities and age-appropriate medical care. This webinar will examine national trends, Minnesota's proposed legislation for the current session and how these efforts impact the wellbeing of transgender youth. Presenter Jenifer K. McGuire, Ph.D., MPH, is a professor of family social science and Extension specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the health and wellbeing of transgender youth, specifically how social contexts like schools and families influence the wellbeing of transgender and gender non-conforming young people. America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Webinar

Contact

Jenifer McGuire, professor & Extension specialist
jmcguire@umn.edu or 612-301-9848

State legislators across the country are considering bills designed to limit rights for transgender youth's access to bathrooms, sports, activities and age-appropriate medical care. This webinar will examine national trends, Minnesota's proposed legislation for the current session and how these efforts impact the wellbeing of transgender youth.

Presenter

Jenifer K. McGuire, Ph.D., MPH, is a professor of family social science and Extension specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the health and wellbeing of transgender youth, specifically how social contexts like schools and families influence the wellbeing of transgender and gender non-conforming young people.

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration is required. The webinar will take place on Zoom. 

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Julie Larson at larso143@umn.edu two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

The UMN Wellbeing Program through the Office of Human Resources is offering 200 wellbeing points per webinar for employees and spouses covered by the University's medical insurance.

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