It’s now up to a federal judge whether the California Department of Education and the Escondido Union School District can enforce what’s called a "parental exclusion policy."

The policy prohibits teachers from disclosing a student's gender identity or intent to transition to parents, unless given permission.

In 2023, two Rincon Middle School teachers filed a lawsuit, now a class action lawsuit, against the district, the state of California and Attorney General Rob Bonta. The teachers argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights of free speech and free exercise of religion.

Judge Roger T. Benitez granted the plaintiffs an injunction that halted the policy.

The case will not go to trial. Oral arguments concluded on Monday, and Judge Benitez had not issued a ruling.

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