Federal judge strikes down 'gender secrecy' policies in California public schools

A federal judge on Monday struck down California school policies that prevent schools from revealing a student's gender identity to their parents.

The class-action suit, filed by California teachers and parents, sought to overturn policies that barred K-12 educators from informing parents when students used names or pronouns different from those assigned at birth.

San Diego U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, a George W. Bush appointee, ruled in favor of two Escondido Union School District teachers...