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In a disappointing blow to parental rights and common sense, a California judge has sided with the state government, blocking a school district’s policy that would have allowed parents to be informed if their child claims a transgender identity. The Chino Valley Unified School District had implemented this sensible policy, which required school officials to notify parents if their child decided to transition their gender. However, the state Attorney General, Rob Bonta, brought a lawsuit against the school district, claiming that the policy violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. Judge Michael Sachs agreed with Bonta and blocked the provisions of the policy that would have informed parents, claiming they were discriminatory based on sex.
California judge blocks schools from informing parents of child transgender claim
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This decision means that children who want to change their gender in school will be able to do so without their parents knowing about it. It essentially allows the school system to keep secrets from parents, undermining the family structure and parental authority. It is outrageous to think that parents will not be informed about such a significant and potentially life-altering decision by their own child. The argument made by Bonta and transgender activists that the policy would “forcibly out” students to their parents is misguided. Parents should have insight and involvement in the lives of their children, particularly when it comes to issues as personal as gender identity.
Fortunately, there are some provisions that the judge did not block. For example, parents will still be notified if their child wants to change their official school records to reflect their claimed gender identity. While this is a small consolation, it is still shocking that parents would have to rely on bureaucratic paperwork to find out such important information about their own child. This decision is a clear example of government overreach and an attack on parental rights. It is another example of California’s radical agenda being forced upon families and communities.
The fight is not over, though. Supporters of parental rights and common sense are pushing back against this decision. One parent involved in the case, Nicole Vicario, expressed her desire to guide and support her children, stating, “We love our children and we want to guide them and support them as best we can.” These parents understand the importance of being involved in their children’s lives and decisions, and they recognize that the state should not have the power to make these choices for them. It is essential that we protect the rights of parents and ensure that they have a say in their children’s healthcare decisions.
The California school districts that have adopted similar policies need to reevaluate their priorities and realize the harm they are causing to families. This case is expected to reappear in court next February, and it is crucial that the judge rectifies this misguided decision. The Constitution and parental rights should be upheld, and the government should not be allowed to undermine the role of parents in their children’s lives.
