Des Moines, Iowa — Republicans on a House committee have passed a bill that requires educators to notify parents if their child asks to be known by a different gender at school.
Representative Skyler Wheeler of Hull is chairman of the House Education Committee.
Democrats oppose the bill. Representative Art Staid of Cedar Rapids says students who fear their parents’ reaction need to talk with a trusted teacher.
Representative Sharon Steckman, a Democrat from Mason City, says the bill sends the wrong message about Iowa.
Representative Steven Holt, a Republican from Denison, replied.
The bill passed the House Education Committee Tuesday night. It’s now eligible for a vote on the House floor.
