Horton used an example to support the bill, stating that if a Muslim student were to ask their teacher a question about Islam versus Christianity during a Math class, the teacher would stay on topic. Horton explained that the bill is meant to prohibit instructors from deviating from their curriculum to discuss sexual orientation in Kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms. HB837 was introduced into the state legislature on Thursday, March 17.ĭuring the meeting Rep. The bill, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, would also “prohibit teachers and others from discussing their sexual orientation or gender identity with students.” HB837 was authored by Representative Dodie Horton and if passed it would prohibit classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels.” Though a host of bills were on the agenda, one bill that the committee debated for hours was HB837. (BRPROUD) – A much-debated bill failed to pass after becoming the subject of discussion during a Tuesday, 9 a.m.
