Anti-LGBT curriculum laws are laws approved by various U.S. states that limit the discussion of sexuality and gender identity in public schools.[1] In theory, these laws mainly apply to sex ed courses, but they can also be applied to other parts of the school curriculum as well as to extracurricular activities such as sports and organizations such as gay–straight alliances.[2] In July 2022, a wave of anti-LGBT curriculum resurgence saw ten such laws beginning to take effect in six different states. Some states enacting these new laws appear to have mirrored similar laws from other states.[3]
Among the most widely covered of these laws from In Florida, the Parental Rights in Education law and Florida Board of Education policy bans education on "sexual orientation" or "gender identity" unless it is mandated under state academic standards or as part of an optional reproductive health course or lesson,[4][5][6] while Alabama bans the topics from kindergarten to grade 5, except for instruction deemed "age or developmentally appropriate,"[7][8] and Iowa bans the topics from kindergarten to grade 6.[9] Five other states (Montana, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee and Florida) require parental notification of instruction on LGBTQ issues and allows parents to opt-out of such instruction.
- ^ Diaz, Jaclyn (March 28, 2022). "Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'". NPR.
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- ^ "10 anti-LGBTQ laws just went into effect. They all target schools". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Diaz, Jaclyn (March 28, 2022). "Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'". NPR. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ Izaguirre, Anthony (April 19, 2023). "Florida board passes DeSantis' expansion of 'Don't Say Gay'". SFGATE. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Alfonseca, Kiara (April 19, 2023). "So-called 'Don't Say Gay' rules expanded through 12th grade in Florida". ABC News. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Alfonseca, Kiara (April 8, 2022). "Alabama governor signs 'Don't Say Gay,' trans care and bathroom ban bills". ABC News. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Holmes, Jacob (September 9, 2022). "Alabama Board of Education codifies "Don't Say Gay" law". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity". NBC News. May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.