Parents Group Supports Mom's Fight Over Daughter's School Transition

A national parental rights organization, the American Parents Coalition, is throwing its support behind a Florida mother's legal battle against a local middle school. The mother claims the school socially transitioned her 13-year-old daughter without her knowledge or consent.

The lawsuit alleges that school officials actively concealed information about the daughter's expressed gender identity from the mother and encouraged the student to use different pronouns and a new name at school. The American Parents Coalition filed an amicus brief, a 'friend of the court' filing, arguing that the school's actions violated the mother's fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of her child.

"Parents have a right to be involved in major decisions impacting their children, especially those related to sensitive issues like gender identity," said a spokesperson for the American Parents Coalition. "Schools should partner with parents, not exclude them." The case is expected to draw significant attention as it raises important questions about the role of schools in supporting students' gender identity development and the extent of parental rights in such matters. The school district has not yet commented on the pending litigation.