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education-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

California Bans Schools from Informing Parents of Students' Gender Changes

California has enacted a law preventing school staff from informing parents about a child's gender identity change without the child's consent, aiming to protect LGBTQ+ students in potentially unwelcoming households. Proponents argue it safeguards student privacy and safety, while opponents believe it undermines parental rights and transparency. The law has sparked significant debate amid broader national discussions on LGBTQ+ rights and parental involvement in schools.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|
#california#education-lgbtq-rights#gavin-newsom
education-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

California Bans Schools from Informing Parents of Child's Pronoun Change

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law making California the first state to prohibit school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their child requests a change in gender identification. The law aims to protect LGBTQ+ students' privacy and safety, especially those in unwelcoming households, while opponents argue it reduces transparency between schools and parents. The legislation has sparked significant debate, reflecting broader national discussions on LGBTQ+ rights and parental involvement in schools.

via ABC News|
#california#education-lgbtq-rights#gavin-newsom
education1 year ago

"Expanding Title IX: Biden's Inclusive Reforms for LGBTQ+ and Assault Victims"

The Biden administration has released new Title IX regulations that expand protections for LGBTQ students and change the way schools handle allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The updates, set to take effect on August 1, eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations and broaden the definition of sexual harassment. Additionally, the regulations officially broaden the interpretation of Title IX to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students, drawing both support and criticism from various groups.

via NPR|
#biden-administration#education#lgbtq-students
politics1 year ago

"Education Department Enhances Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ and Transgender Students"

The Biden administration has released revised Title IX rules that extend legal protections to LGBTQ students and update the procedures for investigating and adjudicating cases of alleged sexual misconduct on campus. The new rules, effective from August 1, broaden the scope of Title IX to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity, while also rolling back some of the more rigid campus sexual assault policies issued during the Trump administration. This move fulfills a key campaign promise for President Biden and aims to restore protections for accusers and expand the set of harassment complaints that schools are required to investigate.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#civil-rights#lgbtq-students
education2 years ago

CMS Adopts Parents' Bill of Rights, Garnering Support and Resistance

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board approved policies to comply with North Carolina's new parents' bill of rights law, which includes requirements such as allowing parents to review and challenge textbooks and notifying parents if their children want to use a different name or pronouns. While some praised the changes as a victory for parents, others expressed concerns that the law will harm LGBTQ students by depriving them of support at school. Board members shared personal stories of harassment and discrimination, with one member vowing to work within the law to address these issues. Some board members criticized the law for fueling political conflict and distracting educators, while others expressed concerns about the potential harm it may cause to students and teachers.

via WFAE|
#cms#education#lgbtq-students
education2 years ago

California School Superintendent Faces Opposition and Verbal Attacks for Opposing Transgender Policy

California's state superintendent of schools, Tony Thurmond, was kicked out of a board meeting after opposing a district's policy that requires teachers to notify parents of students who identify as transgender. Thurmond argued that the policy may put students at risk and violate privacy and safety laws. He clashed with a district official, Sonja Shaw, who blamed him for the situation. The school board voted in favor of the policy, and Thurmond was escorted out of the meeting when he exceeded his speaking time. Thurmond criticized the board as "extremists" and questioned how parents and students could have their voices heard if he, as the superintendent, was silenced.

via New York Post |
#board-meeting#california#education
education2 years ago

NJ Attorney General challenges Hanover Township schools' alleged discrimination against LGBTQ+ students.

New Jersey's Attorney General has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Hanover Township School District over a policy that allegedly discriminates against LGBTQ+ students. The policy requires school staff to notify parents of the gender identity and sexual orientation of students, which the AG argues will have a "disparate impact" on LGBTQ+ students. The school district argues that the policy merely requires staff to notify parents of any facts or circumstances that may impact a student's physical or mental health. State Senators have voiced support for the district's policy.

via Fox News|
#civil-rights-lawsuit#discrimination#education
education2 years ago

"New College of Florida students organize alternative graduation in protest of changes and speaker"

Graduates of New College of Florida will hold an alternative commencement ceremony in protest of the conservative takeover of the college by Governor Ron DeSantis. The alternative ceremony will be a private event held at an undisclosed location in Sarasota. Graduates wanted a ceremony where they could have freedom of expression and feel celebrated without the influence of the college’s conservative leadership. The alternative ceremony will feature Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, as the keynote speaker.

via CNN|
#alternative-commencement-ceremony#conservative-leadership#covid-19