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Calif. school officials propose opt-out for religious, mental health reasons for students seeking to protect same-sex spaces
Is a California school district seeking to deem those who oppose boys in girls’ restrooms “mental health” patients?
The Temecula Valley Unified School District has sparked debate with a proposed policy to address locker room accommodations, aiming to balance California’s legal requirements with student privacy concerns. The policy, discussed at the school board’s Aug. 26 meeting, allows students to enter opposite-sex facilities if they self-identify as such, while offering opt-out options for those uncomfortable sharing spaces due to religious or mental health reasons.
Critics, however, argue the policy unfairly labels students seeking privacy as needing mental health accommodations, raising concerns about stigmatization.
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Is a California school district seeking to deem those who oppose boys in girls’ restrooms “mental health” patients?
The Temecula Valley Unified School District has sparked debate with a proposed policy to address locker room accommodations, aiming to balance California’s legal requirements with student privacy concerns. The policy, discussed at the school board’s Aug. 26 meeting, allows students to enter opposite-sex facilities if they self-identify as such, while offering opt-out options for those uncomfortable sharing spaces due to religious or mental health reasons.
Critics, however, argue the policy unfairly labels students seeking privacy as needing mental health accommodations, raising concerns about stigmatization.
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Is opposing boys in girls' restroom a 'mental health' issue?
A California school district has sparked debate with a newly proposed policy addressing locker room accommodations
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