TN Bill Would Ban Discussion of Homosexuality in Public Schools

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NASHVILLE – A Tennessee state senator has introduced a revamped version of last year's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that places LGBT students at risk and limits teachers' and counselors' free speech. The bill seeks to prohibit discussion about sexual orientation in Tennessee public elementary and middle schools, and could require school staff to inform parents if their child is gay or lesbian.

SB 234 purports to ban any discussion of sexuality "inconsistent with natural human reproduction" by educators in grades K-8. It allows school staff to provide counseling for students they consider to be at risk of engaging in "behavior injurious to physical or mental health and well-being," but requires parents to be notified of that counseling.

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[Sosalty]

What happened to common sense? Notifying a parent that their child is gay isn't a school's business. Sexuality is an individual's and in the case of a minor, the family's business. Govt butt out!
On the other hand, just as ridiculous is CA mandating the teaching of gay history and such under the premise to reduce 'bullying.'
How about teaching critical thinking, foundation of our country and vocational skills?