Lawmakers withdraw amendment to force schools to 'out' students to their parents

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : The bill related to instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation (HB 1557) has been titled "Parental Rights in Education."
51% : The bill lists several race-related concepts that would constitute discrimination if taught in public schools or as part of workplace training programs.
46% : The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Harding, R-Williston, says in part that "instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
44% : Despite the monikers, controversy continued Thursday as dozens of opponents turned out for a final committee meeting on the bill that would restrict instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation.
43% : The amendment was to the Parental Rights in Education bill (HB-1557 or SB-1834), which would prevent teachers from talking about gender identity and sexual orientation with students.

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