State ed chief says state law protects transgender students – The Reporter

By Richard Bammer

Local, state and national educators said the White House decision to rescind protections for transgender public school students does not change existing law.

Their statements come after a joint letter issued Wednesday by top civil rights officials in the federal Justice and Education departments rejected the Obama administration’s position in 2016 that nondiscrimination laws require schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.

In a press release, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson reiterated his support for the rights of transgender students and reminded all Californians that state law requires public schools to allow students access to the restroom or locker room consistent with their gender identity.

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Vallejo schools mull transgender student law – Vallejo Times Herald

By Lanz Christian Bañes

The Vallejo school board delved into the complex issue of gender identity Wednesday as it discussed the implications of a new law guaranteeing the rights of transgender students.

At issue is AB 1266, also known as the School Success and Opportunity Act, which went into effect in January.

Among other things, the law mandates schools to provide facilities to transgender students based on their gender identity. A transgender person is one who identifies as a gender different from what was assigned at birth, said Phillip Shelley, director of school support and management for the Vallejo City Unified School District.

 

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