Gender diverse students are students whose gender identity, expression, or experience does not fit within traditional expectations of being exclusively male or female. This can include transgender students, non-binary students, and others whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender diversity reflects the reality that people experience and express gender in different ways. In school settings, gender diverse students may need supports such as respect for their chosen name and pronouns, access to appropriate washrooms and change spaces, and learning environments free from harassment or discrimination. Under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, gender identity and gender expression are protected grounds, meaning schools have a responsibility to ensure that gender diverse students can participate in education safely and without discrimination.