California Takes Legal Action Against School District Over Transgender 'Outing' Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education over its mandatory gender identity disclosure policy, which requires schools to inform parents if a student requests to use a different name or pronoun. The policy also mandates parental notification if a student wants to use facilities or programs that do not align with their assigned sex at birth. Bonta argues that the policy endangers the well-being of non-conforming students and violates California's Constitution and anti-discrimination laws. LGBTQ advocates warn that forcibly "outing" transgender students could put them at risk, especially if they lack a supportive environment at home.