Posted on Mar 12, 2022
Georgia legislators introduce a Florida-style 'Don't Say Gay' bill
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Georgia legislators introduced a bill this week that would prohibit discussions about gender identity and sexual orientation in some private school classrooms.
The Common Humanity in Private Education Act, which is co-sponsored by 10 Republican state senators, states that “no private or nonpublic school or program … shall promote, compel, or encourage classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not appropriate for the age and developmental stage of the student.”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted a Republican sponsor, Burt Jones, as saying, “No teacher should be promoting gender identity discussions with small children in a classroom setting — which is exactly what this bill says and why I support it.”
While supporters of the bill say it promotes parental rights and inclusion, LGBTQ advocates argue it’s part of a nationwide effort to limit the rights of LGBTQ youths.
The Common Humanity in Private Education Act, which is co-sponsored by 10 Republican state senators, states that “no private or nonpublic school or program … shall promote, compel, or encourage classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not appropriate for the age and developmental stage of the student.”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted a Republican sponsor, Burt Jones, as saying, “No teacher should be promoting gender identity discussions with small children in a classroom setting — which is exactly what this bill says and why I support it.”
While supporters of the bill say it promotes parental rights and inclusion, LGBTQ advocates argue it’s part of a nationwide effort to limit the rights of LGBTQ youths.
Georgia legislators introduce a Florida-style 'Don't Say Gay' bill
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I wouldn't discuss this in my classroom regardless of whether there is a bill prohibiting it or not. No professional educator would. My job is to teach mathematics, not gender related issues.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."“We know it’s not about parental rights,” said Jeff Graham, the executive director of the LGBTQ advocacy group Georgia Equality. “It really is about restricting the activities, participation and learning of children in school.”
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The measure, which alleges private school educators in the state have "inappropriately discussed gender identity with children" and have increasingly embraced critical race theory, would also forbid promoting the idea that “an individual, solely by virtue of the individual’s race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex.”
The bill was introduced the same day the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by its critics, which would limit discussions about LGBTQ issues at school."...
..."“We know it’s not about parental rights,” said Jeff Graham, the executive director of the LGBTQ advocacy group Georgia Equality. “It really is about restricting the activities, participation and learning of children in school.”
A rundown of the day's top stories and headlines
The measure, which alleges private school educators in the state have "inappropriately discussed gender identity with children" and have increasingly embraced critical race theory, would also forbid promoting the idea that “an individual, solely by virtue of the individual’s race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex.”
The bill was introduced the same day the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by its critics, which would limit discussions about LGBTQ issues at school."...
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This piece of trash legislation is spreading through the bible belt. Go figure.
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