Dont say gay bill ohio

Within 90 days, educators in Ohio will be forbidden from discussing LGBTQ + identities — unless it's to forcibly out queer students to their guardians. Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday requiring educators to reveal a student’s gender identity to their families and allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons.

Columbus, Ohio – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — condemned the Ohio House of Representatives for passing HB 8, a bill modeled after Florida’s “Don’t Say LGBTQ+” bill, and HB 68, which, as amended, would prohibit.

Ohio Republicans introduced a House bill on Monday prohibiting "divisive or inherently racist" curriculum and banning instruction that includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The proposal is now facing backlash from local LGBTQ advocates. Advocates condemned Ohio lawmakers for passing another anti-LGBTQ bill as the General Assembly wrapped up late Wednesday night, urging Gov.

Mike DeWine to veto the legislation, though DeWine has indicated he will sign it. Columbus resident Dwayne Steward is executive director of Equality Ohio. The Buckeye State is where I met my husband, where we adopted our son and where we are building our family. This state is where I learned to be an activist, learned what it meant to be Black, to be queer, to be Black and queer and more.

The Midwest is different from the rest of the country — it is easier to connect one-on-one with people — and so much of me is tied to Ohio and the people who live here. HB 8 also requires educators to forcibly out students to their parents or guardians, with no exceptions, even in cases of abuse. If Ohio passes this dangerous bill, it will block an avenue of support for some of the kids who need it most, leaving them isolated and alone.

As a father, I want to focus on the things that bring my year-old son joy, and the things that help him grow into a strong adult. Our family also has regular movie nights, we try new restaurants whenever we can, and we love riding bikes through Franklin Park. I teach my child to be kind to others, not to bully, to be respectful of people who are different than he is. Likewise, states that force teachers to out students have made transgender students less safe, not more.

Meanwhile, young people will suffer , regardless of the outcome. Barring that, Gov. Mike DeWine must veto it and build a school system that is inclusive of all Ohio families, including mine. Columbus resident Dwayne Steward is executive director of Equality Ohio, an organization that advocates and educates to achieve fair treatment and equal opportunity for all Ohioans regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Steward has lived in Ohio for most of his life and is a writer, speaker, activist and the proud father of a year-old elementary school student.

My family isn't 'age inappropriate. Dwayne Steward Guest Columnist.

Advocates condemned Ohio lawmakers

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