""Sexually oriented material" is defined in the bill as "any program, activity, literature, or material that exposes such children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd or lascivious dancing," but the bill also says that "any material that... involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism" is included in its definition of "sexually oriented material.""
""Students of every gender identity should be able to go to school and learn in a safe, affirming environment," out Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) said in a statement. "When transgender students' identities are erased, and mentions of their community are censured by Congressional mandate, their education-and wellbeing-are needlessly put at risk.""
"Book Riot reports that Republicans in the House Committee on Education & Workforce voted down several amendments offered by Democrats that would have protected materials used in "teaching global religions, culturally diverse history, sexual assault, and child trafficking.""
House Republicans advanced H.R. 7661, the 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,' which would prohibit federal education funds for programs containing sexually oriented material. The bill defines this term to include nude adults, stripping, and lewd dancing, but also explicitly includes any material involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. Republicans argue the measure prevents inappropriate content in schools, while critics call it a book ban and 'don't say trans' bill. Democrats proposed amendments protecting materials on global religions, diverse history, sexual assault, and child trafficking, but these were voted down along party lines. LGBTQ+ advocates warn the bill erases transgender student identities and creates unsafe educational environments.
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