Starting on April 11, citizens will be able to select an 'X' as their gender marker on passports and will eventually be expanded to other forms of documentation throughout the year.
The State Department initially sought public feedback on the change to the process, as well as consulting with partner countries that"have already taken this important step to recognize gender diversity on their passports." The department also announced that it had worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics"to conduct qualitative research.
The State Department announced in June that it was adjusting the passport application process so that anyone can self-select their gender identity in the paperwork in an attempt to be more inclusive. This has included
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