TO THE EDITOR:
An article in Tuesday’s The Daily Tar Heel (“House Bill 2 played a role in Angel Collie’s decision to leave UNC for Duke”) gave the impression that UNC President Margaret Spellings may take steps to enforce this new state law.
To the contrary, President Spellings has repeatedly stated that House Bill 2 does not contain enforcement provisions and that neither she nor the University has the authority — or the intent — to enforce its provisions with respect to bathrooms on UNC campuses.
The UNC system has not changed its nondiscrimination policies, which prohibit discrimination based on sex and gender identity, and remains committed to being open and welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds.
Joni Worthington
UNC Vice President for Communications
