Louisiana House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' pronoun bills aimed at LGBTQ+ community

Two bills that target the LGBTQ+ community in Louisiana public schools are heading to the Senate for final approval after passing the House on Monday, as the state continues to delve into national “culture war” issues. House Bill 122 by state Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton—which critics dub the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill—would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity during instruction or extracurricular activities, unless that discussion is part of a government-approved curriculum. The second bill, House Bill 121 by Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, shields students and...