Minnesota school board to propose changes to controversial `` neutrality policy '' Under the policy , teachers are barred from discussing homosexuality in the classroom . The proposed changes would allow for controversial topics to be examined in the classroom . However , it states that teachers and staff `` shall not advocate personal beliefs or opinions '' regarding those controversial topics -- which are not named -- in the classroom . Proponents argue that allowing students'free expression will encourage them to think critically and prevent bullying of LGBT people.
Minnesota school board to propose changes to controversial `` neutrality policy '' Under the policy , teachers are barred from discussing homosexuality in the classroom . The proposed changes would allow for controversial topics to be examined in the classroom . Proponents argue that allowing students'free expression will encourage them to think critically and prevent bullying of LGBT people.