California's Gender Identity Policy Sparks Federal Showdown Over Parental Rights
A dispute has erupted between California's education policies and federal regulations over parental rights to student records. The U.S. Department of Education claims the state's rules on gender identity notifications violate federal law. Officials now demand corrective measures from the California Department of Education (CDE).
California's AB 1955 law bars schools from requiring parental notification when a student changes their gender identity. The state's position clashes with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which guarantees parents access to their child's education records.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon accused the CDE of overstepping its authority. She stated that the department pressured schools to keep gender transition details from parents, directly conflicting with FERPA's requirements.
In response, the federal government proposed several corrective steps. These include issuing formal notices to school superintendents, clarifying FERPA rules, and requiring local education agencies to confirm compliance. However, no institutions have yet agreed to work with the CDE on resolving the violations.
The federal stance remains firm: parents must have access to all educational records, including those related to gender identity. The CDE's policies, officials argue, undermine this legal right.
The conflict leaves California schools caught between state and federal mandates. Without cooperation from local authorities, the CDE faces growing pressure to align its policies with FERPA. The outcome will determine how schools handle student gender identity notifications moving forward.
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