California Bans School Rule to Notify of Child Gender Change
- Law bars schools from having parental notification policies
- Debate centered on parental rights versus student privacy
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the law, AB 1955, following a contentious and emotional debate in the Democratic-controlled state legislature.
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California became the first US state to ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents about changes to a student’s sexual orientation and gender identity.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the law, AB 1955, following a contentious and emotional debate in the Democratic-controlled state legislature. The measure forbids school staff from having to inform parents or any other person if their child’s gender identification changes, without the child’s permission. It also bars districts from punishing employees who support a student’s rights.