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Alabama Legislature Moves to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law Through 12th Grade

The Alabama House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would ban discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools, extending the current prohibition from 5th to 12th grade.

Overview

  • The bill aims to extend the prohibition on classroom discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation from 5th grade to all K-12 grades.
  • An amendment to the bill also seeks to ban the display of Pride flags and LGBTQ+ signs on public school property.
  • House Education Policy Committee has advanced the legislation, now pending a full House vote.
  • Critics, including House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, have condemned the bill as a form of bullying against LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • The legislation is part of a broader trend of similar 'Don't Say Gay' laws being enacted across the United States.