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Coverage dated May 25, 2023

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

Headline from WDIO Duluth

Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade. The new law signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds also mandates the removal of all books depicting sex acts from Iowa school libraries.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade. The new law signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds also mandates the removal of all books depicting sex acts from Iowa school libraries.

  2. NBC News

    Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity (opens NBC News)

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    Under the new law, school administrators will also be required to notify parents if students asked to change their pronouns or names.

  3. Fox News

    Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs off on K–6 gender, sexuality lesson ban (opens Fox News)

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    Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law a bill banning sexually explicit school library books, as well as lessons on gender and sexuality through the sixth grade.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs education law on book bans, teaching of LGBTQ topics (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Friday signed an education reform law which includes prohibiting instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in schools for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

  5. WQAD

    Gov. Reynolds signs law limiting gender identity instruction (opens WQAD)

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    Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade under the law signed on Friday.

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