§ 17:412 — Sexual orientation; gender identity; prohibited instruction; discussion

§412. Sexual orientation; gender identity; prohibited instruction; discussion
A. No teacher, school employee, or other presenter at a school shall engage in the
following discussions with students in grades kindergarten through twelve:
(1) Covering the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity in any classroom
discussion or instruction in a manner that deviates from state content standards or curricula
developed or approved by public school governing authorities.
(2) Covering the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity during any
extracurricular academic, athletic, or social activity under the jurisdiction of the school or
public school governing authority.
(3) Discussing his own sexual orientation or gender identity.
B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to mean that a student may not seek out
guidance from a teacher or licensed mental health professional outside classroom hours with
prior parental consent.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 681, §1.