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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

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

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

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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LGBTQ Nation

2 days ago

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 ]

Poynter

Did a Florida school district send permission slips to teach kids Black history? Here are the facts - Poynter

Parents do not need to give permission for students to receive ordinary instruction like African American History in Florida.

The incident involving a permission slip for a Black History Month activity stemmed from confusion over the Parental Rights in Education law in Florida. [ more ]

Queerty

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 ]

www.esquire.com

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

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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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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Advocate.com

3 weeks 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

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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

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 ]

LGBTQ Nation

Republican attorney general is telling schools to out trans kids

Kansas' attorney general is accusing school districts of allowing students to socially transition without parental knowledge.

Kansas law does not require schools to inform parents about their child's transgender or gender non-conforming status. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

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 ]

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Trans kids could be taken from their parents if this appalling new law passes

Kentucky bill may allow taking trans children from parents if using preferred bathroom.

Legislation could penalize parents for not following anti-trans laws. [ more ]

Scripps News

NYC parents file class action suit against child services

Shalonda Curtis-Hackett expresses ongoing pain from ACS incident.

Family Justice Law Center files class action lawsuit against ACS for illegal searches. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Yes, parents have the right to educate their children at home. But children have rights too | Sonia Sodha

Parents have primary responsibility for their child's education but local authorities have a duty to ensure all children are safe and receiving suitable schooling.

The legal framework for home schooling is messy and there is a delicate balance between protecting children and the privacy of the family. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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 ]

Las Vegas Sun

Books

Courts now an ally in battle to stop book bans

Some parents view librarians as dangerous and attack them and the books in their libraries.

Courts are bringing common sense to the discussion and protecting librarians from these attacks. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Soccer (FIFA)

Some People in California Want to Ban Tackle Football for Kids. They Won't Win. Yet.

Newsom's decision to veto the bill banning tackle football for kids under 12 was motivated by political considerations and a desire to protect himself from attacks on his future ambitions.

Opponents of the bill argued that parents should have the ultimate decision-making power over their children's participation in contact sports, despite the potential health risks. [ more ]

San Jose Inside