California Bill May Allow Students Equal Access Based on Gender Identity

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California is considering a bill that would allow transgender students equal access to student facilities and programs that correlate with their gender identity rather than their biological sex.

The Senate Education Committee approved AB 1266 last week with the intention of allowing transgender students access to facilities and programs, such as locker rooms and sports teams, which are divided by gender. Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, introduced the bill.

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California Bill May Allow Students Equal Access Based on Gender Identity

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California is considering a bill that would allow transgender students equal access to student facilities and programs that correlate with their gender identity rather than their biological sex.

The Senate Education Committee approved AB 1266 last week with the intention of allowing transgender students access to facilities and programs, such as locker rooms and sports teams, which are divided by gender. Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, introduced the bill.

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Chicago to Close 50 Schools

CHICAGO — The Chicago Board of Education will close 50 schools in the city; the decision will mark the largest wave school closures in United States history.

The board saved only four schools from its initial proposal, which the board has stated will save $560 million over the next decade for the district that is currently facing a $1 billion deficit.

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Jeffrey Lovejoy

McCarthy Building Companies has recently hired Jeffrey Lovejoy as the director of business development for health care projects in Newport Beach, Calif. Lovejoy’s responsibilities entail maintaining relations with clients and generating opportunities for healthcare building development in Southern California. His previous background includes 25 years of experience in business development and operations at the executive level with various design-build contractors.

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Wireless Power Device

Gill Electronics is developing new wireless power devices in conjunction with Qualcomm. Devices such as Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, tablets and netbooks can be charged simply by placing them on the wireless charging surface, saving both time and energy, especially in the school setting. Gill Electronics and Qualcomm are working on producing devices for automobiles, building interiors, and furnishings, and the first round of devices will come out later this year.

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