FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals

Contact: Matthew Hardy, 510-703-5291

SACRAMENTO, CA – CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals released the following statement on behalf of President Jeff Freitas in response to the Supreme Court holding that harmful state laws attacking transgender children can stay on the books:

“Today’s decision from the Supreme Court is disappointing and the antithesis to the very principles of fairness the justices claim they want to protect. All sports have rules around participation – no one is questioning that. But today’s Court ruling singles out transgender youth for disparate treatment and lays the ground for greater attacks on transgender students from states. 

“While today’s decision does not change California or many other states’ inclusive policies, we must come together to fight against the implementation of other states’ policies that make any of our children unsafe. As educators and classified professionals, we know students who no longer feel safe at school can’t focus on learning. As trusted adults in their lives, it is our job to advocate for and protect students – and we won’t stop fighting for their right to feel safe.”

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CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals represents 120,000 teachers, faculty, and school employees in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education. It is the statewide affiliate of the AFT. More information at www.cft.org.