SULLIVAN, Maine (WABI) - The school board for RSU 24, in and around Sullivan, voted to maintain a policy adopted in October that bars transgender students from using bathrooms or playing for sports teams that align with their chosen gender.

About 100 people attended Tuesday’s meeting with dozens speaking.

Superintendent Michael Eastman says the school board will meet again in January to begin reviewing how the decision may affect district policies moving forward.

“We recognize that this issue is deeply important to many and continues to evoke strong feelings within our district, our communities, and across the state. As we move ahead with this work, we remain committed to listening, learning, and communicating with care,” said Eastman.

The board’s decision is to align with an Executive

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