This article examines an emerging issue within the field of governance, the
intersection of public policy with transgender identity. It is important that
administrators better understand this issue given the lack of consistency in
the current policy framework. This article addresses transgender identity’s
intersection with employment law, marriage, hate crimes, and the current
legal framework for sex reassignment in the United States. The article also
addresses how transgender identity contrasts with gay and lesbian identities
with regard to public policy. Given widespread bias against this population,
administrators are called to ensure that these individuals receive equal and
equitable policy treatment.
