A bill prohibiting the discussion of “human sexuality” has been approved in the Indiana House of Representatives.
House Bill 1608 would prevent gender and sexual identity instruction in Kindergarten, first, second, and third grade classrooms. The bill would also require teaches to let parents know if their child wants to change their pronouns.
Republican State Representative Michelle Davis, author of 1608, says the bill puts “parents in the driver’s seat” when it comes to what’s being taught to their children. Democrats disagree, saying the bill is dangerous for LGBTQ children trying to fit in and deal with issues of identity.
Democrats also have an issue with the pronoun rule, saying this could create a problem for kids whom have trouble at home. Ds have also pointed out that teachers can still refuse to call a student by their preferred pronoun, even if their parent gives it the okay.
House Bill 1608 now heads to the Indiana Senate.
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The saddest part is that it is needed. I made it all the way through school not knowing the orientation of 90% of my teachers, I met a few spouses through various functions.
I fully support this bill, and yes, it is sad that it is even needed. Sexuality is a personal matter and should be discussed at home with family. Schools should be more for factual learning not for steering or forcing one’s opinion on others. kids are graduating not knowing how to budget, vote, buy a house, repair said house or communicate, or be kind to one another, and the big fight is sexuality. Parents need to step up and talk with their kids and stop letting the internet raise them.