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Committee introduces RS 32554 to restrict instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation across K–12
Summary
Representative Dale Hawkins introduced RS 32554, expanding a prior draft to cover K–12 instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. Sponsors said the measure concerns "thought" rather than biology; committee members asked for specific definitions and raised concerns about classroom impacts on subjects beyond sex education.
Representative Dale Hawkins reintroduced RS 32554 and told the committee he had expanded language to cover K–12 after parents objected to limiting restrictions to third grade. Hawkins said the measure addresses “gender identity and sexual orientation” as topics of thought and belief rather than biological or physiological instruction.
Lawmakers asked for clearer definitions…
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