NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ohio lawmakers said critics are misleading the public about legislation opponents have dubbed the Buckeye State’s version of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. State Reps. Jean Schmidt and Rep. Mike Loychik introduced legislation that would ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade, and then would allow age-appropriate discussion for older students. Critics have argued that bill is overly broad and would endanger LGBTQ students. “This is not an attack on the LGBTQ community,” Loychik, a Republican, told Fox News. It’s about protecting “the innocence of our kindergartners when they go to school.” He said students don’t need to focus on these concepts at that age. Older students could have these discussions as long as they’re tailored to their grade level and the educators are well-trained in teaching that curricula, according to the bill. SCHOOL SYSTEMS…
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