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Temecula Valley Unified School District Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial Policies
In a recent development in Temecula, California, the Temecula Valley Unified School District is facing a lawsuit aimed at overturning two controversial policies. Despite the district’s attempt to have the case thrown out of court, a judge has ruled that the lawsuit will proceed, with arguments scheduled to be heard this week.
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Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
In a tentative ruling on Feb. 15, Judge Eric A. Keen indicated that the case of Mae M. v. Komrosky will likely move forward. The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of students, teachers, and parents in August, challenges the district’s decision to ban books, texts, and discussions on topics deemed objectionable by the governing board.
Controversial Policies in Question
The lawsuit also includes a complaint about the district’s policy requiring parental notification regarding transgender and gender-nonconforming students. Critics argue that this policy violates state law and puts some students at risk of abuse by requiring parental notification if students wish to be identified differently from their official records.
Both policies were adopted by the TVUSD board’s conservative majority, with board members Allison Barclay and Steven Schwartz opposing the decisions. Despite the resignation of board member Danny Gonzalez in December, his replacement will be decided by Temecula voters later this year.
Next Steps in the Lawsuit
The next step in the lawsuit is a hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, which, if granted, will block the district from implementing the two policies while the case progresses through the judicial system. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 23 in Riverside County Superior Court.
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Support for the Plaintiffs
The plaintiffs in the case have received support from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the ACLU, and other civil rights groups. They argue that California’s Constitution and statutes guarantee students access to a fact-based education free from discrimination.
Plaintiffs’ Response
Plaintiffs’ attorney Amanda Mangaser Savage praised Judge Keen’s tentative ruling and called the board policies unlawful. She urged the TVUSD to focus on providing an education free from censorship.
The TVUSD has declined to comment on the pending litigation.
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