At the Woodbridge Township School District Board of Education meeting on August 29, 2024, a passionate discussion emerged surrounding medical policies related to gender identity in children. Dolores Turco, representing the Dolores Turco Foundation from Neptune, highlighted concerns over recent medical practices that she claims violate parental rights and interfere with freedom of religion and speech.

Turco referenced a declaration signed by the American College of Pediatricians and other medical organizations, which asserts that there are only two biological sexes. She argued that this understanding is essential for sound medical practices and policies affecting children. The declaration also warns against the potential harms of social transitioning, which she described as treating children as if their gender identity is fluid, often leading to the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.

Turco pointed out that several countries, including Scotland, Sweden, and Germany, have paused these medical protocols, labeling them as "atrocities against children." She emphasized the need for a reevaluation of current practices, citing the potential long-term impacts on children's physical and emotional development.

The meeting underscored a growing debate over medical policies affecting youth, with Turco's statements reflecting a significant concern among some community members regarding the direction of gender identity treatment in children. As discussions continue, the implications of these medical practices remain a focal point for parents and educators alike.