(Des Moines) A bill banning gender identity from being taught to Iowa students 3rd grade and younger is a step closer to a Senate debate. The proposal also forces teachers to tell parents about their children’s gender, and targets transparency, requiring school districts to publish information about school material.
Iowa Senate Subcommittee Approves Bill Banning Gender Identity Teachings For K-3 Kids
By Tom Robinson
Feb 24, 2023 | 6:53 AM

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