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Date: February 18, 2024 07:18PM
"With HB303, Rep. Jeff Stenquist, R-Draper, wants to ban teachers from 'endorsing, promoting or disparaging' certain beliefs or viewpoints, including religious or political beliefs and sexual orientation or gender identity. Stenquist started working on the bill about a year ago, after some parents expressed concerns about a teacher talking about pronouns and gender identity with young students.
HB303 would restrict teachers from having those discussions unless they’re germane to the curriculum, and would require teachers to tread carefully as to not sway a student to change their beliefs. It would also effectively restrict the display of Pride flags or other symbols that could be interpreted as a 'political' or 'social' belief unless they’re relevant to the curriculum.
Stenquist said he’s trying to address a 'perception problem' with teachers and 'get political and ideological fights … out of the classroom.' He said his goal is to 'reassure parents that students are not being exposed to some political or ideological ideal that they may not agree with,' regardless of political or social leanings.' "
https://news.yahoo.com/utah-bill-require-teachers-politically-133000769.html?
So, one teacher has an issue (almost certainly in response to a student's question,) and now we need legislation? Back in the old days, a parent or parents would make a complaint to the principal, and the principal would address it. Most teachers learn pretty quickly to keep it neutral and professional. OTOH, it could certainly be argued that displaying a Pride flag is in support of their LBGTQ students.
Notice that Mormon beliefs are addressed as well.
The constant attacks are a part of the reason why we currently have a nationwide teacher shortage. Who needs this?