State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who oversees the Education Department, reinforced his support Thursday for the state law, which he said protects vulnerable children who are uncomfortable discussing their sexual orientation with their parents from being “outed” by the school.

The Trump Administration announced an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a state law that bans teachers and other school staff from being required to disclose a child's gender identity to their parents.

The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.

The Trump administration launched an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a law that says districts can't force teachers and staff to notify parents if a student changes their gender identity at school.

The federal government is planning to investigate the CA Dept. of Education over a state law that says schools cannot require officials to notify parents if students identify as transgender or are exploring their gender identity on campus.

Federal officials have launched an investigation into the California Department of Education allegedly information about changes to a child’s gender identity is being withheld from their parents, due to a state law.