Resolution unequivocally opposing President Trump’s executive order restricting protections for transgender students and calling on the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all schools in New York City continue to uphold policies that protect the rights and dignity of transgender and gender-nonconforming students, regardless of federal directives

Res 0069-2026 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Amanda C. Farías, Carl Wilson, Chi A. Ossé, Chris Banks, Crystal Hudson, Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer, Harvey D. Epstein, Jumaane Williams, Tiffany L. Cabán

Timeline

• Jan 29, 2026: Introduced by Council (City Council)
• Jan 29, 2026: Referred to Comm by Council (City Council)
• Feb 27, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Women and Gender Equity)
• Feb 27, 2026: Laid Over by Committee (Committee on Women and Gender Equity)
• Jun 30, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Women and Gender Equity)
• Jun 30, 2026: Approved, by Council (City Council)
• Jun 30, 2026: Approved by Committee (Committee on Women and Gender Equity)