Lawmakers advance expansion of 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The Dispatch

Alabama lawmakers advance expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and ban Pride flags at schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation to expand the state’s ban on teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classrooms. The House of Representatives voted 74-25 for the bill, which now advances to the Alabama Senate. It’s part of a wave of laws across the country that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” It would expand current Alabama law, which prohibits the instruction i…