President Trump has directed ending federal support for transgender healthcare services offered to minors. In a memo signed by Education Secretary Bressert, it was stated that federal dollars will no longer be used to fund school-based mental health or gender-specific medical care for young people identified as transgender. The effective date of the order is January 19th.
The decision has drawn criticism from advocates and organizations, with some arguing it represents a rollback on federal protections for transgender youth. A statement from the American Health Care Association’s head emphasized the potential long-term impacts on vulnerable populations affected by this change.
This action follows weeks of political heightened tensions over LGBTQ+ issues in schools, raising concerns about the broader implications for education policies and access to healthcare for transgender minors.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-orders-end-federal-support-gender-affirming-care-minors-2025-01-28