New Mexico Social Worker Sues APS Over Policy Requiring Concealment of Gender Transition Info
A New Mexico social worker is suing Albuquerque Public Schools alleging that a district policy requires her to conceal information about students' gender transitions from their parents, which she refuses to do. The lawsuit claims the policy violates her professional ethics and rights as an employee.
A New Mexico social worker has filed a lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools after alleging that the district's policy requires school personnel to conceal students' gender transitions from their parents, violating her professional ethics and moral obligations as a social worker. The social worker claims she refused to adhere to this policy, sparking APS's disciplinary action. The lawsuit seeks to protect the rights of minors undergoing gender transition and ensure transparency in such cases. The case raises questions about parental involvement in children's medical decisions and the role of schools in supporting LGBTQ+ students.
