Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, sent a letter to Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor on April 22 requesting that his office act regarding a resolution passed by the Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education expressing their intent to continue their controversial school restroom policy.
The policy in question permits transgender students to use student restrooms that align with their “gender identity.” In their resolution, the Stillwater School Board said they would continue the policy unless legally forced to change.
Moore said, “I think it is important that Attorney General O’Connor steps in and issues an official opinion making clear exactly what the law says about the school board’s actions. We must protect our kids, and we have seen these policies in other states create very dangerous situations for female students.”
The letter, signed by Moore and 15 other legislators, asks O’Connor to issue an official opinion within two weeks in response to the following questions:
- Is the practice cited by the Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education in violation of state law?
- Does prohibition of allowing students to use the bathroom of their choice based on gender identity violate state law?