Investigation into California Department of Education's Handling of Student Gender Identity Information

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office is investigating the California Department of Education for potentially violating FERPA by not allowing parents access to their children's education data due to a state law protecting students' gender identity. The DoE is concerned that schools in California are hiding students' gender identity from parents during social transitions, potentially violating FERPA. California Governor signed a bill preventing schools from disclosing students' sexual orientation or gender identity without consent.

Key Points

  • DoE investigating CDE for potential FERPA violations regarding students' gender identity information
  • California Assembly Bill 1955 prohibits schools from disclosing students' sexual orientation or gender identity without consent
  • Governor Newsom signed the bill into law in 2024
  • Concerns raised about the impact of hiding students' gender identity from parents
  • Violation of FERPA could lead to the termination of federal funding for education entities

Pros

  • Protecting students' privacy and rights
  • Ensuring parents have access to important information about their children's education and well-being

Cons

  • Potential conflict between state and federal laws
  • Controversy over whether schools should disclose students' gender identity without their consent