On Tuesday, 06/12/2024, Barnegat Township's Board of Education removed crucial protections for transgender public school students in their district. They voted to abolish "Policy 5756: Transgender Students", putting T+/trans students at risk of being outed to their parents and caretakers without these students' consent. This policy decision goes directly against the lived experiences and prevailing research about T+/trans students' well-being, including from the viewpoints of housing and mental health. The Pride Center of New Jersey's previous statement "School Policies Targeting Transgender Youth" (dated 09/26/2023) cites that research, and its timestamp notes how this work to support our rainbow students is ongoing. Policy advocacy and community engagement where we live are crucial parts of how we can make a difference. We can also cultivate support through resources like the 24/7 crisis hotline Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) and the support groups at the Pride Center of New Jersey support groups, which include groups for youth.