South Carolina Forces Trans Students Into Outdoor Porta-Potties
South Carolina’s House Bill 4756, the “Student Physical Privacy Act,” has been signed into law, mandating that multi-person restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities be designated for use by a single sex, defined by biological sex at birth. This legislation permits trans students to utilize single-occupancy restrooms, with the controversial allowance for outdoor porta-potties to serve this purpose if no indoor single-user facilities are available. Critics argue this measure could create difficult and potentially dangerous situations for transgender and non-binary youth, increasing their risk of bullying and harassment. The law also extends to sleeping arrangements on overnight trips, preventing students from sharing quarters with those of the opposite sex unless they are family.
John Q. Hosedrinker