Titled “Get the Facts: Students’ Rights are Unconditional,” Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) has published a new issue brief in response to state and federal bills being proposed that run counter to trans student rights. This brief shifts the conversation about parental rights and sex-based accommodations by focusing on students’ rights under federal law and emphasizing why sex-based supports—such as using a student’s affirmed name and pronouns—are essential for the safety and well-being of transgender and nonbinary students. A4TE contends that policies requiring parental permission before schools can follow best practices or offer accommodations conflict with a school’s legal responsibilities. The brief further emphasizes that regardless of a parent’s views about their child’s identity, requiring transgender students to use bathrooms or locker rooms that do not match their gender identity increases their risk of sexual assault and violates established law. It also clarifies that prohibiting staff from using a student’s chosen name and pronouns—or requiring them to use incorrect ones—prevents educators from meeting their legal duty to maintain an environment free from sex-based harassment.