 The Minnesota Department of Education will begin distributing a new guide for schools on dealing with transgender and gender non-conforming students. Department Deputy Commissioner Charlene Breiner says the toolkit of resources and best practices isn't meant to be a mandate for schools, but rather to help administrators and others deal with issues that may be uncomfortable, both for the community and families of transgender individuals. KSTP TV reports the 11-page document has topics that include pronoun use for transgender students as well as bathroom policies and locker room privacy concerns. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.