Several outlets report that the University of Minnesota Medical School is developing and planning to distribute transgender dolls to schools in Minnesota as part of a research or education program. The dolls are described as “first-of-their-kind” and are intended for children as young as four years old, with the target age range reported as approximately 4 to 10. According to the reports, the dolls include features meant to represent different gender identities, including removable or swappable genitalia.
The initiatives are described as taxpayer-funded and associated with a broader program discussed as being supported by Minnesota’s political leadership, including references to Governor Tim Walz in at least one report. The coverage centers on the intended classroom rollout “this fall” and the goal of using the dolls in early childhood settings.
Across the accounts provided, the core points are that the program involves university-backed development of transgender-themed dolls, that schools are expected to receive them for use with very young students, and that the dolls include swappable genitalia. The reports characterize the program’s funding and political support but do not provide further details about curriculum content, parental consent processes, or study outcomes.
