Supreme Court blocks California law preventing schools outing trans kids

"The emergency appeal was brought by a group of religious parents and educators who opposed school policies in the state that prevent teachers from automatically informing parents and caregivers if a child changes their pronouns or gender expression. The parents in the case were represented by the Thomas More Society, a conservative Catholic law firm known for fighting on culture war issues including abortion and LGBTQ+ rights."

"The state argued the law protects pupils from harm, especially if they suspect they may experience rejection or abuse at home, and said they have a right to privacy about their gender. The court, however, sided with the parents and educators and reinstated a lower-court order which blocked the law and school policies."

"The Supreme Court sided with the parents in 6-3 decision, which many believe will be used as justification for future rollbacks on LGBTQ+ inclusion in education. The case of Mahmoud vs Taylor concerned Montgomery County Public Schools, the largest school district in the state of Maryland, which introduced several LGBTQ+ storybooks in 2022."

The Supreme Court blocked a state law that prevented teachers from automatically informing parents if a child changes pronouns or gender expression. Religious parents and educators, represented by the Thomas More Society, challenged the policy arguing it violated their rights. The state contended the law protected students from potential harm and abuse at home, asserting children have privacy rights regarding gender identity. The court sided with parents and reinstated a lower-court order blocking the law. This decision follows another Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to remove children from lessons featuring LGBTQ+ inclusive books in Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland. The 6-3 decision is expected to justify future rollbacks of LGBTQ+ inclusion in education.

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