"the bill would ban all federally funded K-12 schools from "developing, implementing, facilitating, hosting, or promoting anything" that "includes sexually oriented material", with "sexually oriented material" being defined to include anything "involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism"."
"this measure wouldn't just affect lessons in class that would mention trans people, such as sex education programs, but also extends to prohibiting related educational materials and support groups. This could include books mentioning trans people and any school clubs, like GSAs or support groups, that discuss trans people."
"due to the bill's vague language, it may also force trans teachers into the closet and prevent schools from affirming trans kids' identities out of fear of retribution."
House Republicans introduced HR 7661 on February 25, hours after Trump's State of the Union address criticizing schools for "secretly socially transitioning" trans students. The bill prohibits federally funded K-12 schools from developing, implementing, or promoting anything containing "sexually oriented material," defined to include content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. Dubbed the 'Don't Say Trans' bill for its similarity to Florida's 2022 'Don't Say Gay' law, it extends beyond classroom instruction to ban educational materials, support groups, and school clubs like GSAs that discuss trans people. The vague language may force trans teachers to hide their identities and prevent schools from affirming trans students' identities due to fear of federal penalties.
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