Trump vows to roll back protections for transgender students as crisis hotlines see surge in calls
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Donald Trump has pledged to roll back protections for transgender students during his presidential campaign. This includes potential changes to Title IX, which governs school policies on pronouns and bathroom use. Since the election, crisis hotlines for LGBTQ+ youth have seen a significant increase in calls. One group reported over 5,500 calls in just ten days, compared to the usual monthly average of 3,700. Many transgender teens express fear about their future under a Trump administration. Reports indicate that bullying in schools has intensified, with some students feeling emboldened by the political climate.