Missouri lawmakers propose a 'Don't Say Gay Bill' that goes a step further than ... trends now
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Missouri lawmakers are pushing to prohibit sexual orientation and LGBT-related topics from being discussed in a classroom in a bill dubbed more extreme than Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law.
Sen. Mike Moon's proposed bill heard on Tuesday goes farther than Gov. Ron DeSantis' bill by barring gender identity lessons in grades K-3 - unless it is provided by a mental health care provider with parent permission. DeSantis' bill bans the entirety of the discussion.
The bill passed in Florida last year held the official title, Parental Rights in Education, but critics labeled it 'Don't Say Gay' despite the law not banning the word gay or casual discussion of LGBT issues.
Supporters of the proposed Missouri law argued on Tuesday that parents should know what happens inside their child's classroom, including discussions with personnel about sexuality and gender, according to AP.
'This is protecting vulnerable children and attempting to protect them from conversations that need to be had with the approval of the parent and potentially at home,' Moon said.
Sen. Mike Moon (above) proposed a bill to prohibit gender identity and sexuality lessons in grades K-3. If passed, the bill will go into effect in August
The state senate heard the bill on Tuesday which led to protesters demonstrating outside the Missouri State Capital building along with LGBT friendly signs
State Democrats didn't take Moon's proposal lightly as Democtatic Sen. Greg Razer claimed it was the 'most disrespectful bill' since 2017, when he was elected.
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