Posted on Feb 8, 2023
Missouri Senate debates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill banning talk of sexual orientation or gender in...
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The Missouri bill, introduced by Republican Mike Moon, is even broader than Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law. It would impact public and charters schools throughout grades K-12, and bans discussion of gender or sexual orientation unless it's by a licensed mental health provider with parental permission.
Republican state Sen. Mike Moon was adamant Tuesday that his bill to prohibit teachers from talking about sexual orientation or gender identity is not a “don’t say gay” bill.
But to Sen. Greg Razer, a Kansas City Democrat and the chamber’s only openly gay member, the label Moon chose for his bill didn’t matter. The policy he is trying to advance, Razer said, is “the most disrespectful bill I’ve ever seen in my seven years in this building.”
Republican state Sen. Mike Moon was adamant Tuesday that his bill to prohibit teachers from talking about sexual orientation or gender identity is not a “don’t say gay” bill.
But to Sen. Greg Razer, a Kansas City Democrat and the chamber’s only openly gay member, the label Moon chose for his bill didn’t matter. The policy he is trying to advance, Razer said, is “the most disrespectful bill I’ve ever seen in my seven years in this building.”
Missouri Senate debates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill banning talk of sexual orientation or gender in...
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..."Republican state Sen. Mike Moon’s bill, which received a Tuesday committee hearing in the GOP-led Missouri state Senate, is among several filed across the nation this year that are similar to Florida’s new law.
The Missouri proposal goes further than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
Members and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City on Jan. 24, 2023, to oppose a slate of bills aimed at transgender youth.
Members and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City on Jan. 24, 2023, to oppose a slate of bills aimed at transgender youth.Galen Bacharier / Springfield News / USA Today Network
Missouri’s bill would only allow licensed mental health care providers to talk to students about gender identity and LGBTQ issues in K-12 public schools, and only if guardians first give permission.
“The bill follows the lead of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill but does so with broader impact and implications than any bill being considered in the nation,” said Katy Erker-Lynch, executive director of the LGBTQ state advocacy group Promo."...
..."Republican state Sen. Mike Moon’s bill, which received a Tuesday committee hearing in the GOP-led Missouri state Senate, is among several filed across the nation this year that are similar to Florida’s new law.
The Missouri proposal goes further than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
Members and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City on Jan. 24, 2023, to oppose a slate of bills aimed at transgender youth.
Members and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City on Jan. 24, 2023, to oppose a slate of bills aimed at transgender youth.Galen Bacharier / Springfield News / USA Today Network
Missouri’s bill would only allow licensed mental health care providers to talk to students about gender identity and LGBTQ issues in K-12 public schools, and only if guardians first give permission.
“The bill follows the lead of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill but does so with broader impact and implications than any bill being considered in the nation,” said Katy Erker-Lynch, executive director of the LGBTQ state advocacy group Promo."...
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Still waiting for all the butt-hurts to get Florida's "Parental Rights in Education Act" name correct!
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