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Parents and community members urge care as board drafts policy implementing Mahmood v. Taylor parental‑notification rules

Amador County SELPA / Amador County Unified School District Governing Bodies · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Several public commenters urged the board to avoid labeling representation of LGBTQ people or nontraditional families as "offensive" under policy language implementing Mahmood v. Taylor, arguing such labeling risks stigmatization; speakers asked for policies that protect parental rights without excluding or othering students or families.

Multiple community members addressed the board March 11 during public comment and urged caution as the district prepares policy language in response to Mahmood v. Taylor and related parental‑notification guidance.

Hillary O’Neil told trustees the district should avoid “stigmatization” when applying a policy that triggers parental notification or consent for…

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