Huntington Beach Challenges California's Parental Rights Law
City Council passes ordinance to ensure parental notification on children's gender identity, setting stage for legal battle.
Overview
- Huntington Beach City Council voted 4-3 to pass a 'Parents' Right to Know' ordinance.
- The ordinance opposes California's Assembly Bill 1955, which restricts schools from disclosing students' gender identity to parents.
- City Attorney Michael Gates is authorized to challenge the state law in court.
- Critics argue the ordinance could undermine trust between children and parents and create legal ambiguities.
- Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and supporters claim the state is overreaching and infringing on parental rights.