Protect LGBTQ+ student privacy and autonomy in California schools

To: Asm. Harabedian, Gov. Newsom, Sen. Pérez

From: A constituent in Monrovia, CA

March 27

California correctly protects student privacy and avoids forced outing of gender identity information to parents without the student's consent. This policy safeguards the wellbeing and autonomy of LGBTQ+ youth, who may face rejection, abuse or lack of support if outed before they are ready. Federal intervention threatening to withhold education funding over this issue is an overreach that undermines the state's ability to create an inclusive, supportive environment for all students to learn and thrive. California should maintain its policies shielding educators from requirements to disclose this deeply personal information against a student's wishes. Protecting vulnerable youth and their right to privacy on matters of gender identity and sexual orientation must take precedence.

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