"California Schools to Implement Gender-Neutral Bathrooms by 2026, Following Newsom's New Law"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring all K-12 schools in the state to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026. The law mandates that each school must have at least one gender-neutral bathroom accessible during school hours and functions, with specific requirements such as signage and designated staff. This law is part of a series of bills aimed at expanding LGBTQ+ rights in California, including cultural competency training for teachers and confidentiality for gender identity changes by minors. While some parents support the law, others are pushing for separate private spaces based on biological sex. Similar legislation in other states has faced legal challenges.