Washington state judge temporarily halts parts of parental rights law Initiative 2081 due to concerns over student confidentiality.

A Washington state judge has temporarily halted parts of a new parental rights law, Initiative 2081, criticized as a "forced outing" measure while a lawsuit brought by civil liberties groups is pending. The law, which went into effect on June 6, has been met with concerns that it could harm students seeking confidentiality in matters such as birth control, reproductive services, and counseling.

June 21, 2024
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