California School Board Votes Against Hiring Law Firm to Represent It If Sued by State Over Parent Notification

In April, the board—defying a state order—voted to continue notifying parents when their child wishes to identify as transgender.

Murrieta Valley Unified schools must notify parents if their child wishes to identify as transgender under a new policy approved by the district’s board at a board meeting in Murrieta, Calif., on Aug. 10, 2023. Micaela Ricaforte/The Epoch Times

After defying the state last month with its decision to keep a transgender notification policy in place, Murrieta Valley’s school board voted May 9 to not hire a law firm that represents another local school board facing a lawsuit over a similar policy.

The board voted 3–2 against adopting a contract with local law firm Advocates for Faith & Freedom, with trustees in opposition saying it was unnecessary as there was currently no lawsuit against them.