HHS to become first federal agency to fly trans pride flag

Why it matters: Multiple states have introduced and passed anti-trans legislation, with dozens of bills targeting transgender youth.

• 2021 was also the deadliest year on record for trans people in America.

State of play: The White House will also play host to a slew of events honoring transgender Americans.

• Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will meet with "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider, who had the second-longest winning streak in show history and was the first openly transgender winner.
• Emhoff will also moderate a conversation with transgender kids and their parents as well as advocates to discuss the impact of anti-trans laws.

Meanwhile, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will meet with LGBTQI+ students in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill.

Zoom in: The legislation, which critics call the "Don't Say Gay" bill, bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third grade.

• The bill requires "age appropriate" instruction on these topics in the rest of the grades.
• Cardona and the students will discuss the impacts of the bill, their experiences at school and support for LGBTQI+ students' mental health.