COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Parents and protesters articulated their frustration with the presence of LGBTQ+ students and educators at a Coeur d’Alene School District meeting on Monday.
The crowd of concerned community members repeatedly referenced a social media post which claimed that “gender confusion” was being spread in Coeur d’Alene public schools.
No LGBTQ+ history curriculum is taught in Coeur d’Alene public schools and transgender people due to a policy signed by Governor Brad Little (R) on April 9.
Gender-affirming care meaning that no public or private institution in the Gem State is allowed to provide LGBTQ+ healthcare to students under the age of 18.
Though Idaho is several protesters and parents argued for more stringent regulations on Coeur d’Alene schools to discourage queer identity in schools.
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