CA AG sues school district for not informing parents of child’s gender change.
California Attorney General Sues School District Over Transgender Notification Policy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over its recently approved parent notification policy. The policy requires schools to inform parents if their child wishes to identify as transgender. Mr. Bonta argues that this policy violates the California constitution and federal privacy rights for students, and he is seeking to immediately halt its enforcement.
According to Mr. Bonta, every student deserves a safe and inclusive school environment that respects their gender identity. He believes that the forced outing policy puts non-conforming students at risk and jeopardizes their well-being. In a statement announcing the lawsuit, he emphasized the importance of promoting safety, privacy, and inclusivity for all students.
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The lawsuit argues that the policy infringes on various civil and constitutional rights for students, including California’s Equal Protection Clause, which recognizes LGBTQ+ individuals as a protected class against discrimination. It also cites state education and government codes that ensure equal rights and opportunities for students and prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
Will Swaim, president of the education nonprofit California Policy Center, believes that the conflict boils down to a fundamental question: Who has authority over a child? He firmly believes that parents should have the final say in their children’s lives and that it is unacceptable for the government to claim a more compelling interest in children than their own parents.
State Bar Complaint Against Bonta
In addition to the lawsuit, Will Swaim, on behalf of the California Policy Center, has filed a complaint with the State Bar of California against Mr. Bonta. The complaint alleges that Mr. Bonta misrepresented California Department of Education guidance as law and made similar misrepresentations regarding federal law in a letter to the district. Mr. Swaim argues that the guidance is not legally binding and that Mr. Bonta’s claims are misleading.
Mr. Swaim also points out that Mr. Bonta’s misinterpretations have real-world consequences. The district’s teachers’ union advised its members to disregard the board’s policy, and the union has filed an employment complaint against the district. The complaint alleges that the district violated its contract.
Mr. Swaim believes that Mr. Bonta is attempting to undermine parental rights and give the government and schools more authority over children. He argues that the cases cited by Mr. Bonta do not support his claims and that parental rights should not be superseded by the privacy rights of minor children.
The California State Bar has agreed to investigate the complaint filed by the California Policy Center. Mr. Swaim hopes that this investigation will shed light on the misrepresentations made by Mr. Bonta and ensure that the law is accurately interpreted.
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