Arizona Legislature Advances Parental Rights Bill on Pronouns

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Arizona Legislature Advances Parental Rights Bill on Pronouns

A bill reinforcing parental authority in Arizona schools has moved forward in the state legislature. Senate Bill 1002, introduced by Republican State Sen. John Kavanagh, would require school employees to use a student’s birth-assigned name and pronouns unless parents provide explicit permission for a change. The bill also grants parents the right to request the removal of certain library or classroom materials. “An employee or independent contra…