(Washington Stand) A school-based health care group in Seattle is prescribing students hormone drugs and puberty blockers, according to an education watchdog organization. Parents Defending Education published emails earlier this month that were obtained under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, revealing that the Neighborcare Health, which runs several School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) in Seattle Public Schools (SPS), offers students “comprehensive, evidence-based, gender-affirming care services,” including “important medical interventions including hormonal treatments.”
“This level of care can only be consented to by a parent or legal guardian, and all gender-affirming care treatments will be an informed and private decision made between a parent, their child, and their healthcare provider,” the January 2023 email states. It continues, “This step also represents our continued commitment to providing high quality, identity-affirming care to our LGBTQ+ students, which aligns with Seattle Public Schools’ stated goals in supporting these students.” (Read More)
