North Carolina Schools Face Complaints Over Parent’s Bill of Rights
There is a heated discussion in Buncombe County, North Carolina, over parents’ rights in the classroom and how it impacts LGBTQ+ students.
The Buncombe County Schools decided to abide by the Parent’s Bill of Rights last year. This policy is significant because it sets the parameters for what content is taught in schools, particularly about issues of gender identity and sexuality.
The Campaign for Southern Equality is currently dissatisfied with this new regulation. They believe it violates federal law, which is national legislation and is unfair to LGBTQ+ children.
The purpose of this federal statute, known as Title IX, is to shield individuals from discriminatory treatment in educational programs based solely on their gender.
The group attempted to officially complain to the schools, stating that they were unhappy with the new rule. However, the schools stated that they are unable to investigate the claim.
For an investigation to begin, they added, the complaint has to detail a specific instance of someone being subjected to unjust treatment, such as sexual harassment. Also, the schools expressed their concern for maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all kids, including LGBTQ+ ones.
Campaign for Southern Equality representative Craig White stated that their grievance isn’t about a particular instance of unfair treatment. Rather, the larger issue at hand is the unfair treatment of LGBTQ+ students collectively.
Furthermore, a section of Senate Bill 49 is stirring up additional discussion. It states that sexuality and gender identity education should not be taught to K–4 students in schools. This is commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” It’s generating a lot of conversation in other educational settings as well, and this month they will be discussing it.
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