Washington State Law Mandating LGBT Curricula in Schools Sparks Criticism

Published on March 21, 2024

Washington state’s Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation mandating the teaching LGBT material in schools. State Sen. Marko Liias, a Democrat, celebrated the legislation, adding that the material would be age-appropriate and highlight “the histories, contributions, and perspectives of the LGBTQ+” community. “The contributions of gay Washingtonians deserve recognition, and just as importantly, students deserve to see themselves in their schoolwork,” Mr. Liias said in a press release. “That leads to better attendance, better academic achievement and better overall quality of life, ensuring success for all our students.” The law, which will go into effect on June 6, will require that schools adopt an LGBT curriculum by October 2025....

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