PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia School District has announced a new policy as part of its efforts to be more inclusive.
Starting on Monday, students can display a non-binary gender option in Google classroom and in the student and family portals.
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School officials say no legal documentation or parent permission is needed to make the change. The change can be made now through a form on the district's webpage.
The district is pushing to become more welcoming to LGBTQ+ students.
Outgoing Superintendent Dr. William Hite said the change is "an important step forward."
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