California Legislature Bans Schools Notifying Parents of Gender Change Requests
California Legislature Bans Schools Notifying Parents of Gender Change Requests  
Podcast: Education in Focus
Published On: Tue Jul 02 2024
Description: After the California Department of Education issued guidance that schools should not disclose students’ gender-related record change requests to parents, some California school districts adopted rules requiring parents to be notified if their children request to officially change their pronouns, go by a different name, or use facilities or school programs for children of the opposite gender. California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded by supporting lawsuits against these school districts, and the current bill in question, AB 1955. AB 1955, introduced by Assembly member Chris Ward, D-San Diego, would ban parental notification policies, and expand resources for LGBTQ+ students and families. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/parental-rights/article_5d404cba-8d98-53fe-be7f-8e6e873a5c9f.html