Trans Teachers and School Dress Codes | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

State Rep. Erin Paré is pushing for new laws requiring transgender school employees to wear gender-appropriate attire, citing concerns about exposing young children to complex gender identity issues. Wake County schools defend their existing anti-discrimination policy, saying it complies with all laws and balances dignity with age-appropriate education. Critics, including Democratic Rep. Julia Greenfield, condemn Paré’s stance as fear-mongering, arguing teachers should be judged by performance and care—not identity—and that singling out transgender educators teaches kids to fear the…