California governor signs law requiring gender-neutral bathrooms in schools by 2026 | CNN

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : Newman said he hopes the law becomes a model for other states to help protect children.
54% : It requires schools to designate a staff member to serve as a point of contact to ensure the bathroom is compliant with state law.
49% : In recent years, school districts across the country have debated LGBTQ inclusion and representation, including whether to allow classroom instruction on gender identity, CNN previously reported.
48% : Several other states have issued policies relating to LGBTQ students and bathroom access.
47% : Last month, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking enforcement of the law.
45% : State Sen. Josh Newman, who sponsored the law, applauded the governor’s action, telling CNN it was “only fair that everybody has access to a restroom without fear of outing, bullying, or stigmatization.”
44% : Under the law, “each school district, county office of education, and charter school” would be required to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom on campus on or before July 1, 2026.

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