NH: Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
In early May, Democrats in the House defeated the “Honesty in Education Act.” The bill was the latest effort to require public school teachers to answer parents when they ask about changes to their child’s gender identity.
But another bill is moving forward that supporters say would give parents more control over their children’s instruction in schools – and opponents say would intrude on classroom instruction.
House Bill 1312 would allow parents to opt their children out of any “instruction or program of” sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
Currently, state law allows parents to withdraw their children from classes related to human sexual education. HB 1312 would expand that ability to apply to the additional topics.
https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2024/05/13/bill-advances-allowing-parental-opt-outs-for-lgbtq-topics-in-school/
