Chico Unified School District faces lawsuit over secret student gender transition without parental knowledge.
Parents' right to know about their children's gender identity is argued as a fundamental right predating the constitution. Critics say that schools, like the Chico Unified School District, which secretly transitioned a student without parental knowledge, violate parents' rights. The Center for American Liberty is appealing a lawsuit against the district, claiming its Parental Secrecy Policy violates federal constitutional rights and could potentially influence Assembly Bill 1955, a law prohibiting schools from requiring parents to be informed of their child's gender identity. The case emphasizes the importance of parental involvement when addressing children's gender identity, given that undisclosed gender transitions could lead to overlooked co-morbid mental health diagnoses.