Saskatchewan mandates school change room policies by June 2025

The Saskatchewan government is mandating all school divisions to develop and publicly publish change room policies by June 30, 2025, aimed at ensuring the privacy, dignity, and comfort of all students. This requirement follows a controversy involving two biological boys using a female changing room, which prompted Education Minister Everett Hindley to emphasize the need for transparency and local decision-making in policy development. Premier Scott Moe had previously pledged to ban 'biological boys' from using girls' changing rooms, a commitment he later retracted, stating it would not be his first order of business. The new policies are to be created in consultation with parents and students and will serve as administrative guidelines for school staff. Critics, including opposition leaders and LGBTQ advocates, have raised concerns about the potential negative impact of such policies on vulnerable students. The government maintains that these measures are necessary to prioritize student safety and privacy.