Jenna OrtizValley NewsA proposed parent notification policy passed last week with a 3-1-1 vote during a Murrieta Unified School Board meeting and drew strong reactions from both supporters and opponents alike. Residents filled the room to voice opinions on what some called a necessary affirmation of parental rights — and others condemned as an unlawful breach of student privacy.The draft policy would require school staff to notify parents if a student joins club activities on school grounds. Supporters framed the measure as a safeguard for families, while critics warned it could endanger vulnerable students and duplicate existing regulations.One local parent, speaking early in the meeting, argued the policy is redundant and potentially unlawful under current state law. â€
