US: Oregon School Forms To Include 3rd Gender Option

The Oregon Department of Education is introducing a new gender option for students and teachers.

Starting this September — the new school year — they’ll have the option of marking “X” for gender on school forms, instead of just “M” for male or “F” for female.

The state says the new option gives people who identify as non-binary or gender-fluid a choice other than male or female. That choice will be included as part of the education department’s “Secure Student Identifier” code or “Unique Staff Identifier Number.”

The department has asked all school districts around the state to offer a third option. It says districts don’t have to reprint new registration forms, but they should be able to handle requests for the third option if necessary. Read more via OPB