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“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.
Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.
Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.
Human Rights Watch and other LGBTQ+ rights groups are calling on Meta to prevent social media from being used against queer people, particularly in places where their identities are criminalized.
The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.
Smiths Station Mayor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland’s death shocks a heartbroken community after a local news blog exposed his transgender identity.
The policy violates students' rights under the California constitution and state law, Attorney General Rob Bonta says.
The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Democrats say, however, the bills have little chance of passing the Senate, which they control.
