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Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history

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SB 5462 would require school boards to adopt a curriculum that includes the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. School boards would also be asked to comply with a model policy. The bill was debated during a period characterized by increased hostility toward the LGBTQ+ community. A number of U.S. states ban teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ topics.

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Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history

Education across the state is one step closer to becoming more inclusive under a measure approved by the Legislature this year. Senate Bill 5462 would require the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington’s education agency, to update learning standards to include the histories, perspectives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people. Six other states currently require LGBTQ+ curricula. School boards would also be asked to comply w…

1 month ago·Seattle, United States

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