As critics decry ‘gross government overreach,’ bill to ban pride flags from schools advances

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As critics decry ‘gross government overreach,’ bill to ban pride flags from schools advances

Utah is closer to banning the display of pride flags in K-12 classrooms and government buildings after a Senate Education Committee hearing. (Getty Images)Building on past Republican efforts, Utah is one step closer to banning the display of pride flags in K-12 classrooms and government buildings after a 4-1 Senate Education Committee vote Friday morning.  The latest version of HB77, sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, would allow only a spe…