California Assembly Faces Tension Over Transgender Student Privacy Bill

Lawmakers clash on Assembly Bill 1955, highlighting deep divides over parental notification policies.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers nearly came to blows during the debate.
Assembly Bill 1955 seeks to prevent schools from informing parents about students' gender identity changes.
Assemblyman Bill Essayli's remarks led to multiple interruptions and heated exchanges.
Democratic lawmakers shared personal stories to support the bill, emphasizing protection for transgender youth.
The bill passed the Assembly with a 60-15 vote and now heads to the governor's desk.