The proposal was introduced at a board meeting Thursday, shortly after a local judge put a hold on parts of Chino's parental notification policy that was passed over the summer.
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It would ultimately be left up to the five members of the Chino school board to decide if the book is appropriate. If they believe the content is harmful for students, the book would be permanently pulled out of the district. However, it would not apply to books that are part of the state-approved curriculum.
Bonta wanted the policy to be paused while the case worked its way through the court system, and on Thursday, Judge Michael Sachs granted a preliminary injunction for two parts. As of now, if a student asks to change their pronouns or use different facilities, Chino school staff are not required to tell their parents.
While the meeting was intense, it was largely respectful. Almost every speaker, regardless of their stance on the issues, was met with a round of applause from the rest of the audience when their time was up.Several public speakers read excerpts from books they said are available to students in the district. “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” by Jesse Andrews, “Looking for Alaska” by John Green, and “Perfect” by Ellen Hopkins were specifically criticized for their content.
Donald Bridge and Jonathan Monroe were much more hesitant about the proposal. Both board members requested a legal opinion and complaint data before the next meeting.
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