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.

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.