MONROE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan Republican Sen. Joseph Bellino applauded Monroe County Community College after he stated it removed “gender-inclusive” restroom signs it had placed in various spots around its campus.
“The signs should never have been put up in the first place, and it is far past time that they were removed,” said Bellino (R-Monroe) in a press release. “In recent months, parents and students across Michigan have raised serious concerns about school policies regarding the use of restrooms and locker rooms. Many students have voiced frustration with their own privacy rights being overlooked and disregarded.”
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The college had previously posted a statement on its website about its stance on restroom access.
It stated, “Monroe County Community College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus and maintaining a safe working and learning environment. In terms of restroom access, single use/gender-inclusive restrooms are available in numerous facilities across MCCC’s campus, including three in the Campbell Academic Center and two each in Founders Hall, the Life Sciences Building, and the Warrick Student Center, and the college is exploring options with respect to converting certain gender-specific restrooms to single use/gender-inclusive in the remaining buildings. Many individuals benefit from the convenience of accessible and single use/gender-inclusive restrooms, such as those with disabilities and companions of a different gender, families with small children, and transgender individuals. The single use/gender-inclusive restrooms are for anyone who prefers to use them, and the college supports the option of individuals to use the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity.”
Monroe County Community College didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Bellino said he introduced Senate Bill 9, which mandates that the use of multiple-occupancy restrooms and changing stations in public schools be based on biological sex.