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"Initiative 2081 is a forced outing law that will harm LGBTQ+ students if implemented in our schools. LGBTQ+ students seek out, safe, and trusted school staff when they don’t have a supportive home, and the affirmation they receive can be lifesaving."
The lawsuit seeks to block Initiative 2081, which lawmakers passed in March and allows parents access to their children's school medical and counseling records.
A school district, a nurse, and civil rights and youth services organizations sued Thursday to block a new Washington state parental rights law that critics describe as a "forced outing" measure.
Youth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month.
Senate Bill 5599 exempts youth shelters and host homes from contacting parents if a teen is seeking or receiving gender-affirming care.