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Senate committee rejects bill clarifying how public employees address gender identity
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The Senate Government Operations Political Subdivision Committee on March 3 declined to favorably recommend first substitute House Bill 250, a measure that sought to clarify how public employees — especially teachers — address students’ gender identity while protecting employees’ religious‑liberty claims.
The Senate Government Operations Political Subdivision Committee on March 3 declined to favorably recommend first substitute House Bill 250, a measure that sought to clarify how public employees — particularly teachers — may address students’ gender identity while protecting employees’ religious-liberty claims.
Supporters said the bill provides ‘‘clarity and consistency’’ so teachers know how to respond when a student requests a different name or pronoun and when a parent’s stated preference differs from the student’s request. Representative Miranda Peck introduced the first substitute and…
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