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Supreme Court Allows Schools to Disclose Students' Gender Identity

4/21/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling allowing schools to disclose a student’s name and pronouns to parents.
The decision follows a case where parents argued school staff hid their child’s transgender identity.
The ruling leaves school discretion, which GLAD Law says improves safety.
The decision contrasts with other conservative rulings that limit LGBTQ+ rights in education.
The court will hear a case on religious schools and LGBTQ+ families.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling allowing schools to disclose a student’s name and pronouns to parents.
The decision follows a case where parents argued school staff hid their child’s transgender identity.
The ruling leaves school discretion, which GLAD Law says improves safety.
The decision contrasts with other conservative rulings that limit LGBTQ+ rights in education.
The court will hear a case on religious schools and LGBTQ+ families.