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Some school districts are adopting “parental exclusion policies” that allow them to conceal students’ chosen names and genders from parents, raising concerns about transparency.

House Republicans argue that parental involvement and school choice are essential for student success, with competition incentivizing schools to prioritize families’ needs.

House Democrats argued, gender identity is a non-issue and that transparency in schools has increased significantly in recent decades.

During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student’s chosen name and gender from their parents.

Some states and school districts are denying parents full access to information about their children’s education, committee chairman Rep. Ke

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