Plant will be installing two universal restrooms after President Obama encouraged public schools to accommodate transgender students.

Which according to News Channel 8 led to a mandate from the school board for each school in Hillsborough county to have at least one universal restroom.

“Because our campus is so big we decided to put two sets of restrooms so we will try to alleviate anybody being late or tardy to class if they want to use the restrooms, they’re purely optional,” Principal, Rob Nelson said.

The restrooms will be located upstairs south hall and on the first floor of the west wing.

“Just the way the bathrooms were designed and the location it allowed us to be able to do that with minimal physical alterations so we could stay within a financial means,” Nelson said

The implementation of the bathrooms has mixed reviews from students and staff.

“I just don’t understand why we’re spending more money on something stupid like this when we could spend it on something the school needs,” John Shields, senior, said.

“I respect the production of universal bathrooms, giving people the opportunity who are going through a hard time trying to figure out who they are it’s one less thing to worry about. But on the other hand, I think the community is small and it’s not absolutely necessary the money could be used for something for a large population of the school,” Brooke Wasz, junior, said.

“I feel as if we could go without them but if they aren’t hurting anyone I don’t really have an opinion,”David Mengazzi, sophomore, said.

Some found the incorporation of bathrooms a positive change to help the transgender community feel more comfortable.

“I feel like it’s a great idea, I think some kids will be like confused about it, but for the most part I think they’ll get used to having them,” Lauren Workman, freshman, said.

“I think it helps plant to get on the progressive track to where our nation is going. We’ve always been a nation that fights for freedom and equality and this is just an example of doing that,”English teacher, Shay Cowart said.

“I thought that It was like very amazing that he was able to do that for a typical public high school,” Matt Hammerberg, sophomore and transgender boy said.

The restrooms will have a sign that states “universal” and open to use by anyone upon completion during September.