California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on July 15 that bans California school staff from informing parents about changes in their child’s preferred gender identity without the student’s consent.
The legislation, which the governor signed into law along with a handful of other bills, prohibits school districts from requiring staff to disclose any information related to a student’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to anyone without the child’s consent. It also protects teachers and school staff from retaliation for not informing parents.
