This article was originally published in Utah News Dispatch.
It started as what critics call a “ Don’t Say Gay ” bill last year, but has since evolved into broader legislation to control what teachers can and can’t say — or display — in their classrooms.
With HB303 , Rep. Jeff Stenquist, R-Draper, wants to ban teachers from “endorsing, promoting or disparaging” certain beliefs or viewpoints, including religious or political beliefs and sexual orientation or gender identity.
Stenquist started working on the bill about a year ago, after some parents expressed concerns about a teacher talking about pronouns and gender identity with young students.
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