Committee introduces RS 32404 requiring online publication of learning materials and limiting K–3 instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity

Representative Dale Hawkins presented RS 32404 and said the measure would require public schools to publish all learning materials—textbooks, course syllabi and supplemental materials—on district websites by October each year so parents could review instructional content. Hawkins said the requirement is intended to increase transparency and accountability between parents and educators.

The RS also contains a provision that would require schools to adopt procedures prohibiting "classroom instruction by public school personnel on sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students and in accordance with state standards." Hawkins said those conversations belong to parents and described the provision as meant to prevent teachers from addressing those topics in early elementary grades.

Committee members pressed the sponsor for detail. Representative Church asked for a definition of "classroom instruction on gender identity" and noted that the language could be unclear for practical situations; Hawkins repeatedly said the RS was intended to keep such instruction within the parental domain. Representative Clow asked whether the grade limitation is limited to third grade; Hawkins said the provision is limited to grade 3. Questions also addressed timing of posting materials (several members suggested materials should be publicly available before the school year begins) and whether the requirement to post all materials by October 1 is feasible given evolving classroom needs.

Representative Tanner moved to introduce RS 32404; the committee approved the introduction and the RS will be scheduled for a full hearing. Members asked the sponsor to be prepared to answer technical drafting questions at the hearing, including how the RS would define prohibited instruction, what the expectations of sponsoring LEAs would be for posted materials, and whether the RS would extend to charter or private schools in light of recent legislation (members referenced House Bill 93 in that context). The transcript records discussion and requests for clarification but does not include an enumerated roll‑call vote for the introduction.