evidence: Assembly Bill 1955 — written by Assemblymember Chris Ward, a San Diego Democrat and member of the LGBTQ caucus — has three main components. It restricts school employees from revealing details about a student’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression without that student’s consent. It prohibits school districts from making policies that require such disclosure. And it bars school districts from punishing employees who support a student’s rights. [...] The bill has remained controversial throughout its journey in the Legislature. Supporters have said LGBTQ youth need protection. One Assembly member emotionally described how his mother told him, at age 7, that she’d disown him if he was gay. [...] "With the governor’s signature on AB 1955, a first-in-the-nation policy, reaffirms California’s position as a leader and safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth everywhere," state Senator and LGBTQ caucus chair Susan Eggman, a Stockton Democrat, said in a statement. "I am also deeply grateful for all the parents, teachers, youth, LGBTQ+ leaders, and so many other groups who came together to support this bill. Their support reaffirmed what this caucus already knew: Safe and supportive schools for all our children should be our top priority."