Thread by @ByPiperHutch

Senate Education taking up two anti-LGBTQ+ bills. First up is Rep. @raymondcrewsla’s HB81, which forbids use of trans youth’s name and pronouns without parental permission #lalege #lagov

Yet again, Slidell pastor John Raymond, who has been charged with juvenile cruelty, is here to speak in support of the bill #lalege #lagov

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Proponents of the bill are framing this as a parental rights bill, but even if a parent consents to a teacher using the correct name and pronouns, teachers can still refuse if they have religious/ moral objections. #lalege #lagov

Despite that protection, there’s no provision for teachers with a moral objection to deadnaming or misgendering students #lalege #lagov

Terry Landry with SPLC Action Fund says using a students name/pronouns is a matter of respect. “And if we look at your birth certificate, it doesn't have congressman, it doesn’t have chairman, it doesn’t have senator. It has your name,” Landry said to Sen. Fields #lalege #lagov

Tommy Dillon, a local episcopal priest, also opposes the bill. “in my faith, I am guided by the words of Jesus Christ, who emphasized the importance of treating others with respect, and dignity, regardless of their backgrounds, race or gender.” #lalege #lagov

The committee passes Rep. @raymondcrewsla’s HB81, which forbids use of trans youth’s name and pronouns without parental permission, on a 3-1 vote #lalege #lagov