Assembly Bill No. 1955 ,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act. 

 Despite the cries of protest from parents across the state of California, Governor Newsom signed AB 1955 into law on July 15th, 2024. AB 1955 by Assemblymember Ward, was a "gut and amend" bill aimed at legally prohibiting any school employee, teacher or contractor from disclosing "any information related to a pupil’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to any other person without the pupil’s consent." 

This controversial bill has sparked backlash due to its implications on parental rights and children's well-being. It was championed by the Attorney General of California, Rob Bonta, who lacks legal grounds within state law to pursue legal action against pro-family school boards advocating for parental rights policies concerning sexually-confused children. This law will go into effect January 1st. 2025.  

 PERK Advocacy remains committed to careful monitoring, active lobbying, and consistent advocacy for California legislation. Rest assured, we are dedicated to providing you with ongoing updates on the status of these crucial bills, along with actionable steps you can take to bring about meaningful change. For more frequent updates and convenient access to the PERK Advocacy Action Center, be sure to visit www.perkadvocacy.com.