Title: States That Require Schools to Teach LGBT History | Best States | US News
Headings: These States Require Schools to Teach LGBT History
These States Require Schools to Teach LGBT History
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Content: These laws, also known as "no pro homo" laws, prohibit schools from teaching lesbian, gay or bisexual people or topics in a positive light in health or sexual education classes. Some states even require teachers to speak about LGBT people in a negative light, according to GLSEN, an education organization fighting for LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools. Alabama law, for example, states that when discussing sexual health education, "classes must emphasize, in a factual manner and from a health perspective, that homosexuality is not a lifestyle acceptable to the general public and that homosexual conduct is a criminal offense under the laws of the state." GLSEN called said these laws "foster an unsafe and unwelcoming school atmosphere," and cited its study showing that LGBTQ students in these states are likely to have less support in school from teachers and students. Tags: LGBT rights, education, education policy, education reform, Illinois