Alecia Magnifico | Oppose SB430

I oppose this bill. I am deeply concerned about the impacts of this legislation on both teachers and students. On the student side, such legislation creates a climate of fear. It requires schools and teachers to share information about students with their parents, potentially creating dangerous situations for those students who do not live with families who affirm their identities and choices. On the teacher side, such legislation forces them to surveil their students because it creates severe penalties for educators who do not comply. Students need many trusted adults in their lives to successfully explore their own lives and develop a positive social identity. This legislation restricts those abilities, restricts teachers' freedom of speech, and will harm both students and school culture.