California DOJ Takes Legal Action Against School District's Transgender Student Notification Policy

The California Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over its policy that requires parents to be notified if their child is transgender. The policy, which was approved in July, has been criticized by LGBTQ+ groups and the State's Superintendent of Public Instruction for potentially harming transgender students. Attorney General Rob Bonta argues that the policy violates the state's civil rights laws and discriminates against students based on their gender. The lawsuit comes as conservative lawmakers and parent groups were set to unveil a ballot initiative implementing parental notification policies statewide, banning transgender students from participating in sports, and prohibiting transgender healthcare for children. Democratic lawmakers are also working on a proposal to confront similar policies in conservative school districts.