Meeting Public Comments

Micah Wacker []

The children that this bill aims to protect, are at a very impressionable stage in life. Because if this, we do not allow them to do lots of things and try to shelter them from the evils of this world. At this age, they easily accept new ideas and often do not critically think through them first. Presenting them with potentially life changing ideas at this age is reckless and this bill will help keep our children safe.

Courtney Collier []

I support this bill and request that you extend this bill to include all grades, K12. I am the mother to three children currently in public schools. I am disgusted by the gross overreach and intrusion by the school system, as well as the indoctrination they are calling curriculum. I have evidence from my childrens school district, showing examples of how they are teaching gender identity theory in k8. Please let me know if you would like to review it. Promoting, advertising and encouraging the LGBTQ lifestyle to impressionable young children is wrong and wreckless because we know that these lifestyles come with a significantly increased risk of suicide and other mental health issues. In fact I would argue, since the schools began targeting our children with these ideologies our youth mental health has declined dramatically. Schools do not need to teach about gender identity and sexual orientation in order for children to be encouraged to be kind and respectful to others. Unnaturally highlighting and pointing out differences to children does not lead to unity. Why are we asking young children at school to think of themselves and their peers in terms of their sexuality? This is a crime! Its called the sexualization of children. Its disgusting and infuriating that some are suggesting this is necessary and a good idea. Shame on you. We do not surrender our parental rights at the school door. Our children are given to us and it is our God ordained responsibility to direct their upbringing. We do not send them to school to learn a worldview, a belief system or a religion like is happening today. We do however expect our universal good character traits to be encouraged, like kindness, respect, self responsibility and good work ethic. We send them to school to learn how to read, write, spell, to explore science and history and most importantly to love learning and to learn how to think NOT what to think. Today, schools are overstepping and attempting to replace parents and their family values by teaching children they may have been misgendered by their parents, born in the wrong body, and encouraging secrecy between school and student while edging parents out. This is devastating and beyond wrong.Schools are surveying our children without our knowledge or consent about their personal and family beliefs and worldviews, and their personal physical and mental health. This is also wrong and is an intrusion, and violates state laws on practicing medicine without a license. This must stop. If surveys are going to be given students, they must first be provided to the parent to review and consent to. The results of the survey if their students participate should also be provided to the parent. Additionally parents should be informed about who receives this data about their child, where it is stored and for how long. In addition to the surveys that are being given without parent notification and consent, schools are also now providing on site physical and mental healthcare services while at school to minor age students. This again is a major violation of parent rights and another potential violation of state law on the practice of medicine without a license. This is incredibly dangerous and wrong and it must stop. No k12 student should ever be given classroom instruction or discussion about sexual orientation and or gender identity. Prior disclosure and parent written consent should be required to opt their student into any such optional instruction. Child predators and groomers talk to other peoples children about sexual topics, not teachers. It is absurd that we even have to have this legislation, but it is clear that there are some very powerful forces who have hijacked the American education system seeking to influence our innocent and impressionable children, as well as to undermine the sacred and irreplaceable role we have as as parents. The family unit is the foundation to success of every great nation. It is terrifying that our education system in America has been infiltrated by some very evil entities who evidently seek to destroy our nation through corrupting the mind of our children. Its time we stand up and say no more!Make education academic again. Get the transformative social emotional learning ideologies including gender ideology and other critical theories out of Iowa education. They are harming our children and destroying their education. https://newdiscourses.com/?s=Gender

Kathy Pietraszewski []

I support HF 8. Children are young and impressionable. They can be easily confused or misled. To teach them to question something as inherently unique to them as their DNA itself and then to suggest their gender can be changed is nothing short of child abuse. Hormone therapies have dangerous lasting side effects and irreversible surgeries do damage that far too often leads to suicide. The media has covered this up because drug companies, surgeons, counselors and the like are launching a lucrative new industry, regardless of the impact to individuals or society as a whole. What happened to common sense? What happened to science? What happened to good and evil? Get on the right side of this stuff before it is too late.

Deana Sorgen []

I support HF 8. Please extend this to all grades K12.

Nicholas Stumpff []

I vote yes to this bill, but you need, no YOU HAVE TO BY NO CHOICE make it K12 no buts, no excuses, no explanations, no Ill do this, no youll make it K12 PERIOD!!!!These indoctrination in our schools is beyond disgusting. Its gross and if I could use swear words I would but Im be polite and asking you WHY? Why, not K12 whats wrong with these schools staffs and educators etc. Why do they think this is ok, I can answer that myself it never was and never will be OK FORDISGUSTING OUR CHILDREN. If you let this go through without K12 and only K3 then we or even myself will call pedophilia on the whole system. Then they willBe held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. They will go to prison that support these books and teachings and etc. Think about your own children do you want them be victim of a pedophile. Your setting YOUR OWN KIDS AND MINE AND ORTHERS UP FOR FAILURE OF YOUR OWN FAILURE!!!!

Sara Ferneding []

I am in STRONG favor of HF8. This sensitive topic needs to left for the parents to discuss with the child. Gender dysphoria is a mental issue & confusing young, impressionable minds with these ideologies could harm many students' mental well being. Gender & sexual ideology teachings are an indoctrination to a belief that remains highly controversial and has no place in the schools. It goes against many families religious beliefs as well. Schools need to stick to academic education & stay away from ideological teachings of gender & sexuality. Sexualizing children with gender & sexuality ideology at such young ages is grooming behavior. It needs to STOP. I do feel this bill needs to be amended to cover grades K12.

Vanessa La Mar []

Please vote no on this bad batch of bologna from bigoted bygon era.I'm a transgender parent. I don't want your kids to be trans. I want my kids to see a picture of us in the classroom. You are actively trying to opress my family. Please stop.

Margaret Buckton [Urban Education Network and Rural School Advocates of Iowa]

UEN and RSAI are both registered opposed to HF8. Here is our rationale and some suggestions for improving the bill: 1) The Counselor code of ethics sometimes requires confidentiality of records. This bill should state a specific exception for school counselors, social workers and mental health professionals regarding records confidentiality. Counselors, social workers and mental health professionals strive to help young people better understand themselves and connect with their families. School personnel do not want to get in between students and families, but students sometimes discover through counseling services that they need to talk to their parents for all kinds of things, not just the subject of this bill. 2) We are concerned about the elimination of the Iowa Youth Survey, which provides a long history of data and information about culture and climate in schools, challenges with substance abuse, tobacco and alcohol usage and other data that informs policy making and investment at the local and state levels. The survey is anonymous, with no records retention of information about any student, no decisions about a student that would generate followup or even provide information whereby staff or other students would even know how to treat someone differently. It is critical that all students participate in the survey in order to have confidence in the data.2) Federal Title IX regulations require certain actions regarding accommodations for students and confidentiality. If a district is complying with federal law, they should not be at risk of losing state accreditation or sanction due to a conflict with federal law.3) School regulations should be enforced through the accreditation rather than creating a civil cause of action and civil penalties. Both organizations are concerned about an educator shortage. The potential for judicial process implications of legislation would further dampen enthusiasm for becoming an educator. Additionally, there will be an investment (both time and money) in training for staff that will be ongoing, likely following rulemaking, definitions, and specific scenarios about what can and can't be done in classrooms and schools. The accreditation process is the place for issues of compliance and correction. 4) On Page 5 line 19 an additional exception regarding confidentiality should be added regarding the potential for selfharm or homelessness (the bill alread has an exception for potential child abuse). Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Katelyn Swanson []

No to HF8! Erasing an entire community is extremely harmful to the lgbtqia+ students within schools, as well as to lgbtqia+ staff, teachers, and parents. All children should be shown that lgbtqia+ people exist and are humans who deserve respect just like everyone else. This bill will only continue to create divides when none are needed and segregate.

Sarah Cisco []

Why?? Why are you doing this??? This helps NO ONE!!!! You are choosing HATE if you vote for this bill. Please stop trying to move this state backwards in time!!!! The people want progress. People deserve the right to their lives! This bill targets a minority, please VOTE NO!!!!!

Doug Thoma []

Please vote no on this bill. It is harmful to children.

Keegan McAllister []

Children of LGBT parents have the right to talk about their families at school, the same as anyone else. Vote no.

Nat Hall []

Vote NO on this bill. It is rooted in FEAR and there is no real reason for it. Just ask the actual educators in this state, you know the ones who are continually undervalued and attacked by this legislature, there is NO REASON for this bill. This is rightwing fear mongering at its most sinister. Regardless of what you all do, there are still allies in this state who will fight for the rights & integrity of LGBTQ+ families. We will not let you erase them. We will continue to protect the trans, nonbinary and queer youth that you want to pretend don't exist. News for you, THEY EXIST and they each deserve to live a full life, filled with LOVE and not HATE. Vote NO, choose PEACE.

Nancy Lund []

Make Iowa schools a safe space for ALL of Iowas children and their teachers. Vote NO on HF 8 aka HF Hate! Support ALL Iowa students and their teachers by squashing this bill. Our students need to know their teachers are always a trusted adult who are there to support, not out them. Of course a child should be able to talk about these issues with their parents, but the fact is not all students are lucky enough to be able to do so safely. For those children, and their teachers, vote NO.

Tara Kramer []

This bill is silly and unnecessary. Schools are institutions for learning. If our children have questions, we should be able to answer those questions truthfully and fully. The more subjects are censored in school, the less our children will have a chance to learn. Iowa's education levels are already slipping. Let's focus on bills that will fund and support Iowa's public school children.

Annie Tekippe []

LGBTQ identity, history and culture is important not only to LGBTQ students but to all students. I think it is important to teach children about everyone not just a select few.

Mandy Mahr []

These laws are premeditated harm to children and teens. We will see a rise in deaths and bullying if we cant protect these kids. These proposals will ultimately harm our communities in DEEP ways. Research proves this. Therefore, by passing these even suggesting these you are stating you are alright with children and teens being harmed. This is NOT Iowa families first. This is agenda and conservatism driven without regard for the safety anyone different than you.

Peter Salvitti []

This must not pass. For the love of God, please leave our children alone.

Kalmia Strong []

I urge you not to forward this bill. Disallowing conversation that is inclusive of diverse Iowa families including samesex parents is dangerous to youth in our schools, encouraging bullying, feelings of isolation, and ultimately damaging Iowas communities.

Dominic Dongilli []

I write in opposition to this bill. It prohibits the implementation of age appropriate instruction in social skills, emotional literacy, and self expression. It is a violation of student free speech and free expression.

Julie Neff []

I strongly oppose HF 8 and the proposal to prohibit the teaching of or discusion of gender identity and sexual orientation in K3. Many children have same sex parents, same sex relatives, or know of same sex community members. Attempting to pretend that these relationships do not exist is tantamount to lying to children when they have questions, make comments, or simply acknowledge that they may have two mothers or two fathers. You may be antiLGBTQIA, Representative Wheeler and Representative Holt, and that's fine for you and your family. It isn't fine however, for you to impose your beliefs and your opinions on other peoples's children. Please stop with the attacks on people who are not exactly like you. You both claim to be Christians, but Jesus called us to love one another. He did not tell you to disparage, target, and hate families and children who are different from you.

Sarah Chang []

My Unitarian Universalist faith calls me to STRONGLY OPPOSE HF8, for the sake of Iowas entire unavoidably and beautifullydiverse society. Gender identity is not a sexual concept, and those who think it is are either grossly misunderstanding or twisting it, which is all the more reason for clarification of such concepts to be valued, especially in educational settings. Its about all colors and all toys being okay for any child, not about body parts. And when it comes to sexual orientation, classroom discussions are not about sex or even desire, but everyones families, even if they happen to have two moms. The idea that such discussions could encourage a child to become gay or trans is as absurd as suggesting that discussions about disability could encourage a child to become disabled. If that were possible, everyone would be straight and cis because weve all been constantly bombarded from birth by discussions about and representations of heterosexuality and cisgenderness. You will not "straighten" gay or trans students by passing this, and allowing them to feel safe and be better understood by their classmates in no way endangers said classmates. But it does endanger LGBTQ folks of ALL AGES by sending the message that they should not exist, which implicitly condones violence by ignorant people literally forcing them not to exist (which we have seen escalate nationally since the recent increases in legislation like this), because it implies that they are subhuman. And that is absolutely unacceptable. Iowa is better than that. Please show it by opposing HF8 and any other similar bills.

Doug Lane []

This bill, along with every other bill introduced this session that addresses gender identity, is a thinlyveiled attempt to erase the LGBTQ population from dialogue in society. It's morally repugnant to attack a group of people for merely being who they are, and regressive actions like this are ultimately on the losing side of history. The Legislature ought to spend it's time solving problems, not creating them.

Dessie Sliekers []

Hello, I urge you to please vote NO on HF8. Children need to be taught to love an accept others, even if they are different from themselves or their family. Removing any education on the gender identity and sexual orientation is a gross disadvantage to not only kids with families in the LGBTQ community but kids who identify in that community themselves. Furthermore, teaching kids about other lifestyles does NOT indoctrinate them to change, it will only help them understand how other kids and their families live their lives. Lastly, kids dont see this as an issue, its pious, uninformed adults that feel uncomfortable that are fabricating this issue. Please vote NO on HF8.

Erin Hartel []

Every child deserves to feel safe and seen. Just because you outlaw the ability to discuss LGBTQIA topics, health concerns, etc. doesnt stop kids from being gay, trans, nonbinary, etc. It just creates a toxic culture of shame and allows bullying to flourish. The kids in the LBTQIA community have the highest rates of selfharm and suicide. Shouldnt we be putting our resources toward protecting our most vulnerable?

Robert Canada []

I don't live in Florida, and I do NOT support this bill. These bills say Iowa is antigay and trans. We're sending a message that there's no opportunity for trans and gay people in our state.

Cassandra Gatewood []

I am in strong support of this bill and encourage you to extend it through 12th grade. I question the agenda behind this experiment on our children and those responsible should be held accountable. This is necessary to protect the innocence of all children being encouraged to consider ideas that are deliberately planted that would otherwise never be a thought. This is Grooming!

Allison Swain []

I dont even know what to say anymore besides the fact that these Republicans are terribly disappointing to humanity and will be remembered for the hate they spewed and the children they killed ON PURPOSE because they were born without souls CLEARLY!

Jenny Gringer Richards []

It is critical that the state remains a place that supports lgbtq+ individuals and their families.

Sandra Bild-Kacena []

PLEASE vote against HF 8 and make it more welcoming to the LBGTQ children. My daughter had friends in High School who came out while in school (some came out early). Some had told their parents and were disowned or kicked out of the house while others did disclose to their parents but still struggled with how they were treated by others. All though her school had a ban on bullying, it was still done, especially on social media. 5 out of her group of 13 friends tried to commit suicide because of what they went through at home or how they were treated in school. Luckily, these girls didn't succeed, many do.Even if they are different, these are still our kids/students children under the age of 18, with no where to turn to find answers or to have the acknowledgement that they were okay and still loved.Do we really want to have the children in Iowa live in danger in an unstable environment afraid of being themselves? or worse take their lives to escape?PLEASE vote against HF 8 and make it more welcoming to these children.

Jodie Butler []

Please DO NOT pass this bill and instead work with professionals who know more about gender identification, psychological and mental health issues, etc. The Legislature is the WORST place to make a law that does not address the compassion that requires thoughtful approaches to children of all ages as well as children with differences that are identified early. I had a first grade student in Harlan Iowa who was born with BOTH gender sexual parts intersex or hermaphrodite and the parents had to choose which "identity" that they wanted for their child. That also meant that they needed assistance from the medical community to assist with various issues throughout this child's life. The child was a "boy" but he did NOT feel like he was a "boy." Was he a threat to anyone? NO. Did children tease him? YES. Was that the reason they MOVED? YES. Schools DO need to be safe places for all children, not just those whose parents don't want to discuss these issues. What those parents do not realize is that SOME children a small minority need to understand WHY they feel different and to have AGE appropriate materials and support. They also need respectful compassionate adults who can help them develop into thoughtful, kind, considerate, knowledgeable adults. It's time to stop targeting this population with the demeaning/demonizing language and laws that would persecute them further.

Chelsea Davis []

I ask you to think critically about HF8 and its potential repercussions. Please vote no.It is ridiculous to assume that our welleducated and trained teachers are sharing or would share explicit information in public schools. Teachers understand the appropriate language to use and when to time instruction related to the human body and/or identities none of which is explicit, nor an effort to "indoctrinate" Iowa's children, a coordinated narrative pushed by the GOP to inflame hatred and intolerance of anyone who is deemed "different."This type of legislation which has been a disturbing trend across the nation over the past couple of years amounts to educational gag orders, according to PEN America, a centuryold nonprofit organization that works to protect free expression. Efforts to restrict curricula amount to state censorship. The intentions of Rep. Skyler Wheeler and his Republican counterparts are clear: They seek to censor our public schools by placing blinders on students, hiding the realities of our world.While HF8 does yet not detail penalties, it is not impossible to think that it could follow past GOP attempts to hold our schools hostage with the threat of withholding state funding.I am deeply disturbed by the efforts in this legislative session to punch down on vulnerable populations and our public schools, which need our support now more than ever.Please vote against HF8.

Brenda Mohr [self]

HF 8 Ban on Sexuality in Schools K3Hello, I urge you to modify the wording of this proposed bill to completely eliminate teaching of fluid gender identity and homosexual/bi sexual behavior as normal, from ALL GRADES, K12. What they are teaching is NOT education; it is indoctrination.A childs identity is private, for the child and his/her parents to determine. No school or governmental system has the authority to determine the parenting of the child. The school is there to TEACH our children skills by which they may provide for themselves out in the world.Personality and sexual behaviors are best parented, at home.It is vitally important for our continued freedom in this land, to cherish the wholesome values taught in the bible. A child will return to the ways in which they were raised, after they become an adult. If a child is not sure of their identity when they are young, theyll constantly secondguess their self, as an adult. Then, rather than being focused on the world around them and making a positive difference in it, theyll be selfabsorbed and wondering what gender theyll be, today? But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways, James 1: 68.Why does lack of identity hurt us? If we dont know who we are for our own self, we wont stand up for anybody else, either. When a person is unsure of who they are, they dont stand up or resist an adversary. They are open and weak and in need of completion. The adversary sees that opening and exploits it by filling it with whatever that persons immediate, fleshly needs desire. Then, when someone else needs someone to stand strong and defend them, they dont assist that person, either.Thats what the devil is doing to our nation and world through extramarital sex: hes stealing identities, and, by it, our whole unity and ability to defend ourselves. After that, we are not willing to defend others, either.Thats how nations are broken and are sieged. We all need allies, like Christ stood up for us when we were in need and strengthened us by giving us his wholeness in exchange for our brokenness.Our children need the certainty of knowing who they are in an everchanging world, so that they stand strong for principles which made us a great nation.Change the wording of HF 8 to bar teaching of fluid gender identity and that homo or bisexual behaviors are normal, from ALL levels of school, K12.Thank you for your consideration,Dr Brenda K Mohr

Dr Brenda Mohr []

Please change the wording of HF 8 to eliminate teaching or counseling about the HPV vax in schools. That should be between a child and their doctor/parents, alone.Especially given that the vax has detrimental side effects and vaccine injuries (VAERS reports).No school should act as a parent. The government should not be allowed to meddle in personal health matters of students.

Kay Mackey []

Over 7% of our population identify as LGBTQ+.Many are moms, dads, grandparents, uncles, aunts,cousins, your friends and maybe your children. They are bosses, employees, students, and politicians.To think that students in grades K3 are oblivious to the world around them is naive.These children have friends with 2 moms, 2 dads, maybe a sibling or grandparent that identifies as LGBTQ+. These children are curious and ask a lot of questions.How do you advise a teacher to respond to this question from a7 year old,Why does my friend have 2 moms & I have a mom & dad?I have a neighbor that was a boy and now wears dresses. Why does he do that?I want my grandchildren to understand that that every person is different, every person has the right to love who they love and every person needs to be respected for who they are.

Mary McGee Light []

Please stop this bill because it is absolutely hateful toward LBGTQ+ children and their families, and teachers.. The damage that you are seeking will be horrific for these people will be immense. Just stop it before it goes any further.

Kathy Winter []

This is harmful legislation that is targeting an already marginalized community. Do any of you actually know a transgender person? Maybe you should start there with meeting and talking to members of that community instead of legislation.

Catherine L George []

Please dont pass this Bill. Im worried about my young trans friend.

Starr Covington []

This is a disturbing and horrifying bill that would allow bullying of lgbtq+ groups. This hate bill has no place in Iowa. We are a better state and more Iowa nice than this. As a former Iowan teacher, creating an INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT is KEY for learning. If ALL STUDENTS do not feel safe, learning is not possible. Disregarding who a person is never is a kind thing to do. We are kind in Iowa and this is not it. This bill promotes discrimination and hate. Dont say gay is so horrific when there are many lgbt+ families who will not feel represented in the school.

Emily Crowe []

Please vote against this bill. It will actively harm LGBTQ youth and those with families outside of the "traditional" family dynamic. These topics can be addressed in an age appropriate manner. Thank you.

Claire Hennessy []

This is an absolutely disgusting bill and as a member of the community Im disgusted for Iowa and our future.

Julie Schendel [Retired]

Knowledge is always better than ignorance. Kids need to learn about their whole world, not just a whitewashed version. Lets find some kindness and acceptance for ALL of Gods children.

Anna Staveley []

As a native Iowan and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, these bills horrify me. The direct attempt to attack trans and other LGBTQIA+ students. This is not Iowa nice. This is a disgusting attempt to commit and encourage assaults on these students. I expect better from my fellow Iowans.

Samantha Schrader []

I do NOT support this bill. Shame on you so called Christians using your religion to suppress others different from your ideals. LBGTIQA+ kids are forced to read books with straight characters/people every year growing up. Guess what. They are still LBGTIQA+. What makes you think a straight kid reading about or even befriending a gay kid will make them gay? The straight kid will still be straight if that is what they truly are. Just as a gay child will still be gay if that is what they truly are.

Nick Grober []

You cannot promote hate in our schools! If it wasnt for my teachers supporting me realizing my sexuality I would not be here today.

Virginia Griesheimer []

I urge legislators to vote no on this discriminatory and deeply backwards bill. I can't believe we are even having this discussion. Banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ identities from schools doesn't protect children; it confuses them, blunts their ability to view other people with compassion, and harms their ability to feel comfortable in their own skin. But I suppose that is really the point, isn't it? Some members of this body want this community to disappear, and this is the path you've chosen to drive people back into the closet because that's easier than unpacking your own bigotry. This bill makes me deeply ashamed to live in this state. I can't believe we are here in 2023.

Tasha Lindo []

This is a terrible bill. Students engage in conversations about the world in which we live, as we all do. This is prevents students from learning and engaging in discussions about people with their peers and educators and community. I am a mother of four. Please give my children the education they deserve and stop proposing bills that invoke hate/fear/misunderstandings.

Amy Jones []

This bill is abhorrent. It attempts to erase LGBTQ+ students, families, and history through censorship. This bill will not make students safer.

Melanie Distler []

Everyone deserves to feel safe and represented. You cannot erase our children.

John Christiansen [None]

I wrote to urge you in the strongest terms to vote "no" on HF8. Please respect diverse families: demonizing gay and trans people doesn't protect children; instead it diverts their attention from other, far more likely abusers and puts them at greater risk. Withholding evidencebased sex education puts them at greater risk of disease and unwanted pregnancy; both of these actions make Iowans' lives worse. Queer and trans Iowans are not a threat to children or any one else, and everyone benefits when you've people understand the functions of their bodies. I urge you to do the right thing and VOTE NO On this bill.

Andrew Boddicker []

Alright Ill make this short. I am a teacher, so I am in the arena everyday with students. I am also a gay man.I grew up in the 80s and 90s never a mention of queerness or sexuality, nothing in schools. And if there ever was, it was always negative.I am still gay. What on earth do you think this bill is going to do? Reduce the amount of gay people? Get a grip and work on things that will actually helps students like, oh I dont know, support teachers by raising salaries and recruiting teachers because this bill will remove at least one teacher from the ranks. You are digging public educations grave.

Kristine Miller []

This is discrimination in it's purest form. As "Christian Republicans", how is promoting hate and discriminatory rhetoric helpful to anyone. If this was a bill about gun control, Republicans would be up in arms talking about how it infringes on civil rights but when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community the same standards don't apply. I vote NO to this bill

Linda Hoffman []

Vote NO, this bill is about hate and will only make bullying worse. Kids deserve a safe place and it isn't always at home. Trust teachers to teach appropriate for students age.

jordan stahly []

Queer peoples existence isnt inappropriate. There is no age appropriate time to discuss the existence of a huge part of our population. This is illogical and embarrassing and part of why I want to leave this state when I can. There are real problems that the government could be attempting to solve. The only word I keep coming back to is embarrassing. What about queer kids who get taught about straight families all the time? Theyre not turning straight, sorry to break it to you. It makes NO SENSE.

Emily Magnuson []

Students of all backgrounds, identities, and creeds should be validated for who they are in our school system. When that validation is taken away suicide rates climb and we lose lives. These laws are in essence coming into existence because people have not read and educated themselves on the research and medical aspects of being born as different sexes and sexual identities. If this bill is passed it is because of willful ignorance, and that should be a crime.

Megan Rife []

I am against this bill going any further in its discussion.

Storm Huinker []

This bill is yet another attempt at queer erasure.