(Pierre, SD) — A bill that aims to promote transparency between parents and schools is moving forward in the House. The Education Committee narrowly passed the bill, which requires schools to let parents know if their children have expressed “gender confusion” or “dysphoria.” It also prohibits school staff from encouraging students to explore their gender identity. The bill was opposed by some school counselors.
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