John:
In case you missed it, the Department of Education proposed new rules that would reduce access to and quality of mental health services for trans students across the country—and we need your help. You have until 11:59 PM EST to submit a public comment to protect mental services for trans students.
The proposed rules would impose new restrictions on the use of federal funds and impact the recruitment, training, and support of mental health providers in educational settings.
These restrictions will ultimately undermine the access to, and quality of, care received by transgender students when anti-trans legislation is introduced and passed at the local, state, and federal levels, worsening mental health outcomes for trans youth. Transgender students need expanded access to quality care, not less.
Please take action and do not hold off. Tell the Department of Education to (1) support funding mental health providers, and (2) stay committed to their responsibility of creating a safe and healthy environment for all students.
Please submit a comment for each portal!
Both portals will close on TONIGHT at 11:59 PM EST.
