Judge temporarily blocks 3 New Jersey school districts' controversial transgender policy
MARLBORO, N.J. -- A judge has temporarily blocked three New Jersey schools from enforcing new policies regarding transgender students.
The state asked for a preliminary injunction against three Monmouth County school districts that wanted parents to be notified if their child asked for transgender accommodations.
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That request was granted by a judge Friday.
The state's attorney general argued that if enforced, the policies could forcefully out students and cause harm.
Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting Discriminatory School District Policies.
Posted by New Jersey OAG on Friday, August 18, 2023
In a statement, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in part, "We can both keep parents informed about their children's development and protect the civil rights of our most vulnerable students. Our laws require nothing less."