Text of LA HB 837 (2022)

Provides relative to discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools

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HLS 22RS-1162 ORIGINAL 2022 Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO. 837 BY REPRESENTATIVE HORTON CURRICULA: Provides relative to discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools 1 AN ACT 2 To enact R.S. 17:412, relative to public school teachers and personnel; to prohibit classroom 3 discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels; to 4 prohibit teachers and others from discussing their sexual orientation or gender 5 identity with students; and to provide for related matters. 6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: 7 Section 1. R.S. 17:412 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 8 §412. Sexual orientation, gender identity; prohibited instruction, discussion 9 A. No teacher, school employee, or other presenter shall cover the topics of 10 sexual orientation or gender identity in any classroom discussion or instruction in 11 kindergarten through grade eight. 12 B. No teacher, school employee, or other presenter shall discuss his own 13 sexual orientation or gender identity with students in kindergarten through grade 14 twelve. Page 1 of 2 CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 22RS-1162 ORIGINAL HB NO. 837 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 837 Original 2022 Regular Session Horton Abstract: Prohibits instruction on and discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for certain public school students. Proposed law prohibits a public school teacher, employee, or other presenter from: (1) Incorporating classroom instruction or discussion relative to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through eight. (2) Discussing his personal sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through 12. (Adds R.S. 17:412) Page 2 of 2 CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions.