Aaron Burbach still used the women's restroom during his junior year of high school, even though he had realized he was a transgender man. He cut his hair short and wore men's clothing, but had yet to start his transition medically.Â
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Nebraska bill spurs divided views on place for trans youth in schools
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Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha speaks in favor of LB575, also known as the "Sports and Spaces Act," during a hearing in front of the Education Committee at the Capitol on Monday.
An opponent of LB575 sports a shirt in support of trans youth during a hearing in front of the Education Committee at the Capitol on Monday.
Juniper Meadow, a trans woman and minister, speaks in opposition of LB575, also known as the "Sports and Spaces Act," during a hearing in front of the Education Committee at the Capitol on Monday.
Ben Jackson speaks in favor of LB575, also known as the "Sports and Spaces Act," during a hearing in front of the Education Committee at the Capitol on Monday.
Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha talks during a hearing in front of the Education Committee at the Capitol in February.
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