US EditionAuthor of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
- On March 13, Representative Stan Gerdes of Texas introduced the FURRIES Act, a bill aimed at banning non-human behaviors in schools throughout the state.
- Gerdes introduced the bill following reports and rumors about students using litter boxes and acting like animals, but he could not confirm any specific cases.
- The FURRIES Act prohibits behaviors such as wearing animal-like accessories, using litter boxes, making animal noises, and licking oneself, with exceptions for Halloween and performances.
- The bill imposes fines starting at $10,000 for districts that fail to enforce it, and Gerdes said the goal is to reduce classroom distractions and aid teaching.
- Opponents, including Rep. James Talarico, describe the bill as based on debunked conspiracy theories and accuse it of defunding public schools without evidence supporting the claims.
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Texas governor wants to ban furries from using litter boxes in classrooms because that’s something that definitely happens
A new bill put forward by a Republican representative from Texas, is currently being discussed in the House of Representatives. The bill would target the furry fandom, banning “non-human behavior,” but is this really an issue that needs this much attention? Texas governor, Greg Abbott, recently voiced his support for the bill and added some rather obscene claims about what apparently goes on in schools across the U.S. In a speech back in March, …
Texas Legislators Are Trying To Ban “Furries” In Schools
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