{"id":2072585,"date":"2023-10-19T03:55:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T07:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-california-law-banning-body-shaming-among-students\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T04:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T08:00:43","slug":"newsom-signs-california-law-banning-body-shaming-among-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-california-law-banning-body-shaming-among-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom outlaws body shaming in California schools."},"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\">14<\/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%2Fnewsom-signs-california-law-banning-body-shaming-among-students%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=2072585&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--><h2>California Governor Signs Law Banning Body Shaming \u2062in Schools<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom recently took a\u200d stand against \u2063body shaming by \u200csigning a bill into law that protects students in elementary through high school\u2062 grades. The new\u200d law,\u2064 Assembly Bill 10, requires the state Education\u2062 Department to develop a \u2062policy against body shaming, which is defined as \u2064making critical comments or observations about a person&#8217;s body.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, who introduced the bill, emphasized the need for resources to address body shaming, as it is\u200b not always characterized by bullying. The bill aims to equip schools\u200c with the necessary tools to \u200dhandle \u2062this issue effectively.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-makes-it-easier-for-some-community-college-students-to-transfer-to-university-of-california-with-new-law-5511283?<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;><strong>California Makes It Easier for Some Community College Students \u200dto\u200c Transfer to University of \u200dCalifornia With New Law<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-school-district-votes-to-notify-parents-of-childs-mental-health-crisis-5511190?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California School\u2062 District Votes to Notify Parents of Child&#8217;s Mental Health Crisis<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the bill does\u200c not\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-snubs-gop-leaders-on-new-iran-diplomacy\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Snubs GOP Leaders on New Iran Diplomacy\">provide specific details<\/a> on the policy, it does \u2064require schools to include \u2064information about body shaming in handbooks and\u2063 on their \u200bwebsites. The legislation aims to address the \u2062negative\u2064 impacts of body \u200cshaming on student mental \u2063health.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman Lowenthal \u200dhighlighted the detrimental effects \u200dof body shaming, including withdrawal \u200bfrom social activities, decreased classroom participation, and even thoughts of\u2064 suicide. He believes \u2063that implementing policies against body shaming will help reduce these \u200bharmful behaviors and empower teachers and parents to \u2062address the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The need for \u200csuch legislation is evident \u200das the \u2064percentage of overweight or \u200dobese adolescents in California has\u200b been on the rise.\u2064 According to a 2023 Kids \u200cCount Report, the \u200brate increased from 31 percent in the 2018\u201319 school year to \u206435 percent in 2020\u201321.<\/p>\n<p>The bill received widespread\u2064 support from education and health groups, \u2063including the California Medical Association, the Long Beach Unified School District, and the California\u2062 Teachers Association. No opposition was recorded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Returning students walk the\u200b hallway at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles on April 27, 2021. (Rodin\u200c Eckenroth\/Getty \u2063Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The California Teachers Association emphasized \u2064that body shaming negatively\u200b impacts students&#8217; self-esteem \u2064and academic performance. Research shows that students with low self-esteem\u200b are less likely \u2064to take academic risks, hindering their educational growth.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What policies\u2063 and procedures will schools \u200bbe required to develop under\u2062 the new law addressing body\u2064 shaming?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ia-adopts-law-expanding-access-to-abortion-services_5511872.html?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><strong>California Adopts Law\u200b Expanding Access to Abortion \u2063Services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The impacts of body shaming on students can be severe and long-lasting. It can lead to low self-esteem, poor body image, and even mental health issues such as depression and \u200danxiety. By banning body shaming in schools, California is taking a significant step towards creating a \u200csafer and more inclusive educational environment.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new law, schools will be required to develop policies and procedures addressing \u2063body \u200cshaming and\u2062 providing support for affected students. They will also\u2063 be required to train teachers and staff on how to recognize and \u2063respond to body shaming incidents. This comprehensive approach aims to foster a culture of \u200bacceptance and respect within California schools.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2064Assembly Bill 10 addresses the role of \u200dsocial media in body shaming. It requires schools to educate students about \u200bthe potential \u200dharm of posting or sharing content that promotes body shaming. By promoting digital literacy\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meta-oversight-board-to-review-first-case-involving-political-deepfakes\/\" title=\"Meta Oversight Board to assess inaugural case on political 'deepfakes'.\">responsible online behavior<\/a>, the \u2064law aims to reduce the prevalence of\u2063 body shaming on social \u200cmedia platforms, which can often exacerbate its negative effects.<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s move to ban body shaming in schools aligns with the broader societal shift towards body positivity\u200b and inclusivity. As\u200d discussions around body image and self-acceptance become\u200c more prevalent, it\u2062 is crucial for educational institutions to take \u200ba proactive stance against harmful behaviors and attitudes. By promoting positive \u200bbody image and self-esteem, schools can create an environment that fosters students&#8217; overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>However, the implementation of this law may face challenges. Some critics argue that regulating speech \u200dand behavior related to body image is an infringement on free speech and may hinder open discussions \u2064about health and wellness. It is essential to strike a balance between protecting students from harm and preserving individuals&#8217; rights to express their opinions.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, California&#8217;s decision sets a positive precedent for other states to follow. It sends a clear message that body shaming has no place in educational\u2064 settings and encourages schools\u2062 across the country to prioritize the well-being \u200bof their students.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, California Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s \u200bsigning of the Assembly \u2064Bill 10 into law \u200dmarks a significant step towards \u2064combating body shaming in schools. The new law establishes policies, procedures, and training \u2062to address body shaming incidents, promotes digital literacy to combat online body shaming, and contributes to the broader movement towards body positivity. While challenges in implementation and potential conflicts with free speech may arise, this legislation\u2063 sets \u200dan important example for other states to prioritize the well-being and self-esteem of their students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently enacted a law prohibiting body shaming in elementary to high school grades. 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