The Trump administration rescinded an Obama-era directive Wednesday aimed at protecting transgender students’ rights, questioning its legal grounding. Local and state governments as well as Congress could adopt “appropriate policies or laws” to address discrimination, bullying and harassment of lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender students, Atty. Questions about transgender students are best “solved at the state and local level,” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said. Civil rights groups were quick to condemn the move by Trump administration officials. michael.memoli@latimes.comTwitter: @mikememoliALSO:DeVos reportedly disputed Trump plans to roll back transgender student protectionsHow California protects transgender studentsWhat you need to know about the Trump administration's new immigration rulesUPDATES:5:10 p.m.: This story was updated with reaction to the Trump administration announcement.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 22, 2017 22:13 UTC