Kansas advances bill to permit parents to opt their kids out of LGBTQ lessons

It remains unclear is Kelly will sign the bill, but Republicans previously overcame her veto to pass a transgender sports ban on Wednesday.

By Ben Whedon

Published: April 6, 2023 8:00pm

The Kansas state House passed a measure on Thursday that would permit parents to keep their children out of LGBTQ-based lessons in schools.

The lower chamber approved the legislation in a 76-46 vote after the Senate approved it last week, The Hill reported. The bill now heads to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly for signature.

Under the measure, if a lesson "impairs the parent’s sincerely held beliefs, values or principles," parents may choose an alternate activity for their children.

It remains unclear is Kelly will sign the bill, but Republicans previously overcame her veto to pass a transgender sports ban on Wednesday, the outlet noted.

At least 20 states have enacted comparable restrictions on transgender participation in sports, according to the Movement Advancement Project. The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted a transgender individual to remain on a West Virginia women's sports team while a challenge to that state's ban progresses through the court.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.