I’ve worked in higher education for almost 10 years and I’m proud to support this guidance. Personally I have not encountered a transgender student until very recently. It has been a learning process to know how to support them. These students are incredibly brave and courageous to embrace who they are, but I know it is incredibly tough for them, with so many faculty staff and peers not knowing how to treat them with the full respect they deserve. This guidance would allow all schools to be equipped with the policies and procedures they need to confidently provide a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students, especially our LGBT youth.