The Missouri Senate Education Committee is set to vote on legislation that would restrict transgender students in public K-12 schools to using bathrooms based on their sex at birth. Sponsored by Sen. Travis Fitzwater, the bill aims to designate separate bathrooms for biological males and females, excluding transgender students. Critics argue that the bill would violate the rights of transgender students and put them at risk. Michael Walk, a father of a transgender girl, testified that forcing his daughter to use a male bathroom would endanger her safety due to the stigma and risks associated with being transgender. No supporters testified in favor of the bill during a hearing last week. The committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at the Missouri Capitol to further discuss the controversial legislation. Critics are concerned about the potential negative impact on transgender students if the bill is approved. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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