Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland has revised its policy concerning student gender identity. The update removes previous language that instructed staff not to disclose a student’s gender identity unless legally mandated.

The overhaul comes in response to a legal challenge and criticism from the Trump administration. The original policy had designated a student’s gender identity as confidential medical information. This classification faced opposition from the administration, which argued it violated federal law regarding student education records.

Anne Arundel County’s decision to change the policy followed threats of legal action, underscoring the complexities of balancing privacy with parental rights.