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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Education

California bill aims to end school gender notification policies - and protect teachers

California bill introduced to end parental notification over student gender identity issues. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Education

Court rules religious parents can't opt their kids out of LGBTQ+-inclusive school lessons - LGBTQ Nation

Religious parents in Maryland can't opt out of LGBTQ+-inclusive books for their kids in classroom lessons. [ more ]
Queerty
3 months ago
LGBT

This self-hating gay man is spearheading Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" initiative

The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill that would require schools to get written permission from parents to discuss gender identity and related topics with students.
The bill would also prevent schools from changing a child's name or records without consulting parents, potentially outing transgender students to their families. [ more ]
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Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Moms for Liberty joins in suing Biden administration over Title IX protections for trans students

Moms for Liberty, labeled extremist, is part of a lawsuit against Biden administration's Title IX regulations protecting transgender students in K-12 education. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Education

Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.

The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Education

Tennessee GOP-Sponsored Bill Requires Schools to Out Trans Students to Parents

Transgender children's well-being threatened by Tennessee bill. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Education

Transgender rights vs. parent rights. California goes to court to settle school divide

Initiative backers face legal challenges in California over a proposed ballot measure related to transgender youth rights. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Critics rage against NY's proposed 'Equal Rights Amendment' they say curbs parents rights over kids' transgender surgery

Opponents criticize New York's 'Equal Rights Amendment' for potentially impacting parental rights on gender reassignment surgeries and sports.
Proposition One under debate in New York for its broad language and potential implications for parental involvement in children's healthcare and transgender rights. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Education

Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents - even without a law requiring it

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has ordered school districts to disclose the gender identity of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
Kansas does not have a law requiring this disclosure, but Kobach argues it is a violation of parental rights. [ more ]
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Advocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Forced outing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leads to mental health issues and lack of support, emphasizing the need for awareness and education on gender identity and sexuality. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Education

Murrieta board defies state, will keep policy to tell parents about LGBTQ+ transitioning

The Murrieta Valley Board of Education defied a state order by keeping its policy requiring parent notification for student gender identity changes. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
Education

California lawmakers reject bill to let parents sue schools that don't ban 'harmful' books

California lawmakers voted down a bill requiring book bans in schools, citing concerns of government overreach and censorship. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Education

Teachers Are Fighting Book Bans and Unjust Firings in Courts and State Houses

Resistance tactics against book banning are increasing, including lawsuits, legislation, and grassroots organizing.
Various groups, including newer ones like Mama Bears Rising, are pushing for book bans and censorship under the guise of parental rights. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Parenting

Sex abusers who target their own children keep parental rights

Convicted child sex offenders retaining parental rights in the UK
Proposed amendment to revoke parental responsibility of child sex abusers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16

Governor DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have banned Florida residents under 16 from social media.
The vetoed bill was seen as too restrictive, superseding parental authority, and a new bill is anticipated to be more protective. [ more ]
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www.esquire.com
5 months ago
Books

Florida Attorney General Argues for Removing LGBT Library Books

Florida's government is arguing that school districts have the First Amendment right to remove LGBTQ books.
The argument that public-school libraries convey the government's message is being made in lawsuits over the removal of books in school libraries. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Parenting

A movement to ban anonymous sperm donation has queer parents worried for their parental rights

Growing movement to legally ban anonymous sperm donation
Concerns over genetic importance and parental rights for donors [ more ]
Advocate.com
6 months ago
Parenting

Forever Mine: Why LGBTQ+ Parents Should Consider Adopting Their Own Children

The author, an attorney, faced frustrations and inequalities as a same-sex couple adopting their own daughter.
The legal system imposes additional hurdles on same-sex couples seeking to establish their parental rights.
The author highlights the importance of protecting their legal rights as a parent and the love they have for their child. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Parenting

Wisconsin Bills Would Require Libraries to Tell Parents What Books Their Kids Check Out

Two GOP bills in Wisconsin would require libraries to inform parents whenever their children check out books or materials
Critics argue that these bills are overly burdensome and detrimental to children's rights and safety [ more ]
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