*Illinois public schools will be required by law to educate students on LGBTQ history come July 20, 2020. That’s when a new law take effect thanks to Governor J.B. Pritzker, who reportedly signed House Bill 246 Friday, making the subject a teaching requirement in the state.
For public schools, the measure states “the teaching of history shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State.”
House Bill 246 was introduced by Rep. Anna Moeller to amend the school code to add a more inclusive history curriculum, per msn.com.
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Since the state of Illinois is now making it MANDATORY to teach LGBTQ History in public schools, I have a serious question.
When a 6 year old asks their teacher
“what’s a TRANSEXUAL?”
What does the teacher say to that 6 year old? pic.twitter.com/uVrlzcz1tR
— Tariq Nasheed ?? (@tariqnasheed) August 14, 2019
“In public schools only, the teaching of history shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State,” the bill states.
Equality Illinois, the state’s largest LGBTQ civil rights advocacy organization, said the curriculum could have a “positive effect on students’ self-image and make their peers more accepting.”
“One of the best ways to overcome intolerance is through education and exposure to different people and viewpoints,” State Sen. Heather Steans, who also sponsored the bill, said in a statement on her website earlier this year. “An inclusive curriculum will not only teach an accurate version of history but also promote acceptance of the LGBTQ community.”
The bill passed the Senate and House earlier this year and also states that all textbooks “authorized to be purchased must include the roles and contributions of all people protected under the Illinois Human Rights Act and must be non-discriminatory as to any of the characteristics under the Act.”
“It is my hope that teaching students about the valuable contributions LGBTQ individuals have made throughout history will create a safer environment with fewer incidents of harassment,” Steans said. “LGBTQ children and teenagers will also be able to gain new role models who share life experiences with them.”
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