California Bill Seeks to Halt Parental Notification of Student Gender Transitions

Proposed legislation aims to protect student privacy and shield educators from retaliation over gender identity disclosures.

The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Chris Ward, prohibits schools from informing parents about a student's gender transition without consent.
It includes provisions to protect teachers from retaliation for supporting transgender students' rights.
Supporters argue the bill ensures student safety and privacy, while opponents claim it undermines parental rights.
The bill responds to a series of local policies and legal battles over transgender student notifications in California.
If passed, California would be the first state to ban such notification policies.