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South Carolina weighs parental-choice bills as measles outbreak swells
politics1 month ago

South Carolina weighs parental-choice bills as measles outbreak swells

SC lawmakers debated two vaccine-related bills amid what officials say is the nation’s worst measles outbreak, with one proposal banning vaccine mandates for children under 2 and another eliminating religious exemptions for the MMR vaccine; Democrats opposed both while Republicans framed them around parental rights and public health, as about 990 cases have been reported since October and vaccination uptake shows a recent uptick.

via SC Daily Gazette|
#exemptions#measles#parental-rights
Emergency Court Ruling Fuels Fears of Anti-Trans Rollback
politics1 month ago

Emergency Court Ruling Fuels Fears of Anti-Trans Rollback

An emergency Supreme Court ruling blocked California from enforcing a 2024 law that bars schools from automatically informing parents about a transgender student’s pronouns or gender expression without consent, a decision advocates say could widen protections rollbacks for transgender youth as the Court weighs other related cases (sports participation, conversion therapy). The majority found the policy likely violated parents’ religious and due-process rights, but Justice Kagan dissented. The ruling is temporary and remains in limbo pending appellate review, with the exact timeline unclear.

via KQED|
#california-law#parental-rights#politics
Supreme Court Affirms Parental Notice in School Gender-Identity Dispute
law1 month ago

Supreme Court Affirms Parental Notice in School Gender-Identity Dispute

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court revived a lower-court injunction allowing some California parents to be informed if their child expresses gender identity at school, signaling the court’s view that parental rights—and religious liberty considerations—can constrain school privacy policies in this narrow, case-specific context. The ruling applies to the plaintiffs seeking religious exemptions and does not overturn California’s broader policies.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#education-policy#gender-identity
Court Halts California Parental-Notification Rule on Trans Students
law1 month ago

Court Halts California Parental-Notification Rule on Trans Students

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked enforcement of California's policy that would bar educators from informing parents about a student's sexual orientation or gender identity without the student's consent, a win for parental rights and religious freedom as the case proceeds in lower courts; the decision featured a Barrett concurrence and a Kagan dissent and follows earlier injunctions in a dispute involving two Catholic families and LGBTQ issues in schools.

via The Washington Post|
#education-policy#law#lgbtq-rights
Supreme Court Blocks California Policy on Outing Trans Students to Parents
politics1 month ago

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy on Outing Trans Students to Parents

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked California from applying policies that would prevent teachers from informing parents about a student’s transgender status, siding with religious parents who argued the policy infringed parental rights; California contends the policy does not prohibit disclosures and may require them in some cases while the challenge proceeds.

via The New York Times|
#california#education-policy#parental-rights
Supreme Court curbs California rule on parental notice of students' gender identity
law1 month ago

Supreme Court curbs California rule on parental notice of students' gender identity

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, blocked California from enforcing rules that restrict when schools can notify parents about a student’s transgender status and require teachers to use pronouns aligned with students’ gender identities, letting a federal judge’s decision in favor of religiously opposed parents take effect. The decision rests on anticipated Free Exercise Clause and 14th Amendment parental-rights claims, with liberal justices dissenting; the case comes amid broader debates over parental involvement and LGBTQ rights in schools.

via NBC News|
#california#education-policy#law
politics2 months ago

Federal Probe Finds California’s Gender-Identity Policy Violates FERPA, Funding at Risk

Federal investigators concluded that California’s policy allowing districts to withhold information about a student’s gender identity from parents violates the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a finding that could endanger roughly $8 billion in annual federal education funding unless the state aligns with federal requirements. California argues AB 1955 does not force nondisclosure and cites ongoing legal battles as the case plays out in courts and with federal officials.

via Politico|
#ab-1955#california#education-funding
Indiana House backs bill shielding parents from child-welfare probes over age-appropriate independence
politics2 months ago

Indiana House backs bill shielding parents from child-welfare probes over age-appropriate independence

The Indiana House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1035 with a 12-1 vote, aiming to clarify that allowing children age-appropriate independence should not trigger DCS investigations or criminal charges unless recklessness endangers the child, creating an affirmative defense in neglect cases; supporters say it reduces unnecessary government involvement while preserving safety, though one Democrat expressed concerns about raising the intervention threshold; the bill moves to the full House.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|
#child-welfare#department-of-child-services#hb-1035
Supreme Court Rulings on LGBTQ+ Education Spark Controversy
jurisprudence9 months ago

Supreme Court Rulings on LGBTQ+ Education Spark Controversy

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision authored by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled that parents have a constitutional right to prevent their children from viewing LGBTQ+ related books in schools, a decision criticized as homophobic and harmful to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusive education. The ruling effectively allows parents to veto educational content they oppose on religious grounds, leading to the removal of such books from classrooms and sending a stigmatizing message to LGBTQ+ children. Critics argue this decision undermines public education principles and promotes discrimination.

via Slate Magazine|
#alito-opinion#jurisprudence#lgbtq-rights
Supreme Court Rules Parents Can Opt Out of LGBTQ Content in Schools
education-law-politics9 months ago

Supreme Court Rules Parents Can Opt Out of LGBTQ Content in Schools

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed books in schools, citing religious freedom concerns, a decision that critics say could create chaos in public education by requiring advance notice and opt-outs for various lessons. The ruling stems from a case involving Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents challenged the school's inclusion of such books in the curriculum.

via Maryland Matters|
#education-law-politics#lgbtq-books#montgomery-county
Supreme Court Declines Boston School Admissions Case Amid Race Bias Concerns
politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Declines Boston School Admissions Case Amid Race Bias Concerns

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Boston high school admissions policy that allegedly considered race, despite objections from conservative justices who argued it constituted racial discrimination. The policy, which was in effect for one year, was deemed lawful by lower courts as it was race-neutral. The court also refused to take up a Wisconsin case on school policies for gender identity, with conservative justices again dissenting. These decisions highlight ongoing debates over race and parental rights in education.

via NBC News|
#affirmative-action#education#parental-rights
Supreme Court Declines Wisconsin Parents' Case on Transgender School Policies
politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Declines Wisconsin Parents' Case on Transgender School Policies

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Wisconsin parents who claimed their school district was hiding transgender support plans from them. Justices Kavanaugh, Alito, and Thomas dissented, with Alito expressing concern over courts using standing to avoid contentious issues. The lower courts ruled against the parents, stating they lacked standing as they couldn't prove the policy affected their children. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges regarding parental rights and school policies on gender identity.

via CNN|
#education-policy#parental-rights#politics