Governor Doug Ducey faces a deadline to either sign or veto legislation making Arizona's sex education laws among the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ+ issues.
The proposed law would prohibit all discussions about gender identity, sexual orientation or HIV/AIDS in sex education classes unless parents specifically opt in for the instruction. The proposal also applies to discussions of sexual orientation outside of sex ed classes and bans sex ed before 5th grade. Backers call it a needed parental rights issue. Opponents say it marginalizes LGBTQ+ children and endangers young kids. Ducey must sign or veto the bill today.