Proposed state law aims to prevent schools from 'outing' LGBTQ+ students

New legislation announced today in Sacramento would prevent school districts across the state from telling parents their students identify as LGBTQ+. Supporters of the legislation call it a “forced outing,” and say they’re trying to protect the rights and identities of those children. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez tells us how the proposal could impact families.

[funguy]

When my dad found out I was gay he kick me out of the house. I wouldn't wish that on any LGBT youth. Think about the violence children can face from a bigoted parent. We need to protect them.

[ascent]

I’m a liberal and to be honest, I don’t know how I feel about this. On one hand, I absolutely know what it’s like to be a child living in home where I don’t feel safe to be open with my parents. On the other hand it is somewhat odd that schools can keep secrets from parents.

[rogercotton]

No one is "assigned" their sex at birth. What an asinine assertion.

[Eyevou]

Why is he so eager to get that jacket off? Is it killing him?!