In France, trans students will choose their name

In France, trans students will choose their name
In France, trans students will choose their name

French transgender students will choose their name regardless of biological reality

LGBTQ+ breakthrough in French schools. Now transgender students will finally be able to change their name, but without changing their Marital Status. LGBTQ+ breakthrough in French schools. Now transgender students will finally be able to change their name, but without changing their Marital Status.

This is a measure included in the circular of the Ministry of Education French dated 29 September 2022.

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Circular that has been the subject of a request for cancellation because such a change of name is not provided for by the Law which provides “That no citizen may bear a surname or name other than those stated in the birth certificate”.

However, the Council of State considered the circular to comply with the legislation.

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The name chosen by the transgender student will be used by classmates and school staff and will also be changed on their school documents (e.g. the canteen card and teachers’ register).

The change of name will be recognized after the presentation – by the student – with relative authorization from the parents.

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However, this procedure will not apply in documents referring to state tests, where the name present in the Civil Status will appear.

France continues to be revolutionary. A decision, this one that will help a lot of young transgender students to be themselves and live their lives.


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