The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and Advocates for Faith and Freedom (AFF) sued California in federal court Tuesday over SB 777, a law that changes the definition of gender and essentially forces public schools to present a one-sided message about homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender issues.
ADF and AFF brought suit on behalf of the California Education Committee, which is a project of the California Family Council (CFC). Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 777 in October, and it will become effective Jan. 11.
The new law redefines a student’s sex as his or her “gender identity,” relying upon a student’s feelings about whether the student is male or female rather than his or her biological sex.
“What will prevent the 250-pound linebacker from deciding he wants to share the locker room with the cheerleaders?" asked Robert Tyler, general counsel for Advocates for Faith and Freedom. "If implemented, this bill will have disastrous effects in our school system. This social experiment defies common sense.”
Ron Prentice, chief executive officer of CFC, said: “The goal of SB 777 is not to create a gender-neutral environment, but to disregard the traditional family and its beliefs, and respect for a mom and dad raising the kids.”
