Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education

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Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency to disregard new Biden administration Title IX rules that extend sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students. The revised rules, effective August, redefine discrimination to cover gender identity, among other updates. Abbott criticizes this as a move that protects male athletes identifying as female over biological females, arguing it misinterprets the original intent of Title IX, which was to protect women from sex-based discrimination.

Ohio's House Bill 8, initially aimed at parental notification of sexually explicit materials in schools, has been amended to be more stringent. Now termed "sexuality content," it includes any sexual concepts or "gender ideology." The bill now also requires schools to inform parents if a student identifies with a gender different from their biological sex, removing previous exceptions for suspected abuse and neglect. Parental consent is mandated for all school-provided health care.

Link to education committee contact information: https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/primary-and-secondary-education

New Hampshire's House Bill 1312, aiming to expand parental rights in education, narrowly passed the House and is under Senate review. It requires a two-week notification for teachings on human sexuality, including terms related to gender and sexual orientation. Critics argue the bill is overly broad and could harm LGBTQIA students by potentially fostering dishonesty between educators and parents. Proponents believe it ensures parental oversight on sensitive subjects. Critics, including teacher unions, warn it may limit educators' ability to provide a full academic experience.

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