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Texas attorney general says Austin school Pride Week celebration breaks state law

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The Austin school district holds events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students every year. Attorney General Ken Paxton says "when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge."

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  1. The Hill

    Texas AG says Austin school district's Pride Week is 'breaking state laws' (opens The Hill)

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said in a letter to the Austin Independent School District (AISD) this week that its Pride Week was "breaking state law."

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Texas AG says Austin school district is breaking state law after barring parents from 'Pride Week' activities (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent the Austin Independent School District a letter saying they are in "violation" of state law because of the district's "Pride Week."

  3. The Guardian

    Texas attorney general says school district’s Pride week ‘breaks state law’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Ken Paxton called district’s Pride week ‘sex education’ and claimed without parental consent it is against law

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    Texas attorney general says a week celebrating LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families in an Austin school district violates state law (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN For eight years, a school district in Texas has celebrated its LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families through a Pride Week. But this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the activities are breaking state law.

  5. WMUR

    Texas AG says celebration of LGBTQ students, staff at Austin school district violates state law (opens WMUR)

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    Pride Week is an opportunity for schools to show students and their families that they are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all, according to the district.

  6. Delaware Public Media

    Texas attorney general says Austin school Pride Week celebration breaks state law (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The Austin school district holds events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students every year. Attorney General Ken Paxton says "when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge."

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