{"id":2045159,"date":"2023-09-26T13:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parental-rights-group-releases-list-of-over-1000-school-districts-hiding-students-gender-identity\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:30:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:30:44","slug":"parental-rights-group-releases-list-of-over-1000-school-districts-hiding-students-gender-identity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parental-rights-group-releases-list-of-over-1000-school-districts-hiding-students-gender-identity\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental rights group exposes 1,000+ districts concealing students&#8217; gender identity."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fparental-rights-group-releases-list-of-over-1000-school-districts-hiding-students-gender-identity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045159&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Over 1,000 School \u200dDistricts Keep \u2064Parents in the Dark About Children&#8217;s Transgender Identification<\/h2>\n<p>According to Parents Defending Education\u200d (PDE),\u2063 more than 1,000 school districts in the \u2063United States have policies that hide a student&#8217;s\u2063 transgender status from their parents. This alarming \u200drevelation comes from PDE&#8217;s updated list of school districts that have implemented such policies, affecting a staggering 10.7 \u200cmillion American \u200bschoolchildren.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>On September \u206311, PDE released their updated\u2062 list, which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/defendinged.org\/investigations\/list-of-school-district-transgender-gender-nonconforming-student-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. \u200cThese policies\u2063 recommend that district personnel keep a student&#8217;s transgender identification hidden from parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>PDE President Nicole \u2062Neily expressed \u2062her concern about\u2063 the growing number of districts adopting these policies,\u2064 blaming state school board associations and LGBT activist groups for their influence. She emphasized the importance \u200dof \u2063reminding families \u200dthat these associations\u2063 are not their allies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/kansas-will-no-longer-change-sex-designation-on-birth-certificates-for-transgender-people-5493302?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;><\/p>\n<h3>Kansas Will No \u2062Longer Change Sex Designation on \u200bBirth Certificates for Transgender People<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/kansas-will-no-longer-change-sex-designation-on-birth-certificates-for-transgender-people-5493302?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/womens-rights-group-protests-cifs-transgender-athlete-policy-5492717?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Women\u2019s Rights Group Protests \u2064CIF\u2019s Transgender Athlete Policy<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/16\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/womens-rights-group-protests-cifs-transgender-athlete-policy-5492717?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>GLSEN and The Trevor Project, both LGBT activist\u2064 organizations, are among the groups pushing for these policies. GLSEN&#8217;s guidelines for schools advise educators to keep\u200b students&#8217; \u200cgender identity a secret from \u200dtheir parents. The Trevor Project&#8217;s &#8220;Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention&#8221; also recommends hiding a student&#8217;s sexual orientation or\u2063 gender identity from parents in certain situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>PDE is dedicated to protecting parental rights and has conducted a poll showing that the majority \u2063of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parental-rights-group-releases-list-of-over-1000-school-districts-hiding-students-gender-identity\/\" title=\"Parental rights group exposes 1,000+ districts concealing students' gender identity.\">registered voters support legislation\u2063 requiring schools<\/a> to\u200b inform parents \u2063about their children&#8217;s gender identity changes and obtain parental consent before\u200d any\u200c transitions \u200coccur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Parental rights groups have been exposing instances\u2062 where schools have secretly transitioned students without parental knowledge. However, some schools, like the Temecula Valley Unified\u200c School \u200dDistrict, are taking steps to \u2062protect parental rights by implementing policies that\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-dems-repeal-states-last-anti-abortion-law\/\" title=\"Illinois Dems Repeal State\u2019s Last Anti-Abortion Law\">require parental notification<\/a> regarding their child&#8217;s\u2062 transgender identification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is crucial to prioritize\u200d parental involvement in children&#8217;s lives,\u200c as families play a vital role in their education and well-being. PDE \u2062aims\u200d to\u2064 raise awareness \u200babout the assault on parental\u200b rights and ensure \u200cthat families are not kept at arm&#8217;s length when it comes to their children&#8217;s education.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential risks can arise from schools\u200c keeping a student&#8217;s transgender status\u200d hidden and how can parents advocate for their rights \u2063and\u2064 well-being<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/majority-of-americans-oppose-allowing-transgender-students-to-participate-in-girls-sports-poll-says-5492958?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><\/p>\n<h3>Majority \u200dof Americans Oppose Allowing Transgender Students to Participate in Girls&#8217;\u200d Sports, Poll Says<\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/majority-of-americans-oppose-allowing-transgender-students-to-participate-in-girls-sports-poll-says-5492958?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While schools\u200d are meant \u200bto provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students, the decision to hide a student&#8217;s transgender status from their parents raises significant ethical and legal concerns.\u200b It is a\u200d violation of \u2063parental rights and disregards the important role \u200bparents play in their child&#8217;s life\u2063 and education.<\/p>\n<p>According to PDE&#8217;s investigation,\u200b these policies have been \u2064implemented mainly under the guise of protecting a student&#8217;s \u2063privacy and promoting\u2064 their emotional well-being. \u200cHowever, keeping parents unaware of their child&#8217;s\u2063 transgender \u2063identification can have\u2064 serious consequences. Parents may miss out on important information regarding their child&#8217;s social,\u2062 emotional, \u200band medical needs. They may also be unable to provide the necessary support and obtain appropriate resources for their child.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, denying parents access to this information undermines\u200c trust between schools and families.\u2062 Open communication and cooperation between \u2062schools \u2062and parents\u200d are crucial for a student&#8217;s academic success and overall well-being. By excluding parents from \u2062their\u2062 child&#8217;s \u2063transgender \u2062identification, schools send a message that their input and involvement are unnecessary or unwelcome.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to highlight the potential risks involved in keeping\u2064 a student&#8217;s transgender status hidden. Without proper transparency, schools\u200b may inadvertently contribute to situations\u200c where students face discrimination, bullying, or a lack of appropriate accommodations. Parents should be aware of any potential challenges their child may face\u2063 and be equipped to \u200cadvocate for their rights and\u200c well-being.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 issue at hand goes\u2062 beyond the specific policy recommendations made by these school districts. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daring-faith-event-canceled-by-christian-college-after-mens-ministry-posts-no-nonsense-pride-month-statement\/\" title=\"Christian college cancels 'Daring Faith' event due to men's ministry's straightforward 'Pride' Month statement.\">raises broader questions<\/a> about parental\u2062 rights, transparency, and the appropriate involvement \u2064of schools in personal \u200dmatters. School districts\u2064 must prioritize the well-being and holistic development of all students and recognize\u200b the crucial role parents play in achieving that outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Parents have a right to \u200bbe fully informed\u200d about their child&#8217;s educational experience and any aspects that may impact their well-being and development. This includes their child&#8217;s \u200dtransgender identification. School districts should reassess \u2064their policies and ensure that they align with principles of transparency, parental involvement, and respect for individual rights.<\/p>\n<p>As concerned members of society,\u200d it is \u2063essential to advocate\u200c for open and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-bill-to-require-california-teachers-to-undergo-lgbt-student-support-training\/\" title=\"Newsom signs bill mandating LGBT student support training for California teachers.\">inclusive educational environments<\/a>\u200c that prioritize the well-being and rights of\u2064 all students. Engaging in \u200cdialogue with\u200c school\u200d boards,\u2063 policymakers, and education advocacy groups can help bring about positive change and ensure that no child&#8217;s identity is \u200dhidden from their parents, nurturing a culture \u200cof trust, collaboration, and \u200csupport within \u2063our schools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents Defending Education (PDE) reveals over 1,000 US school districts endorse policies withholding information from parents about their children&#8217;s transgender identification. 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