(Idaho Family Policy Center) Across the country – and even here in Idaho – teachers who conscientiously object to using preferred pronouns are finding themselves ensnared in the trap of school pronoun policies.
In some places, educators have faced serious repercussions for their unwillingness to use preferred pronouns. Even in school districts with no written compelled pronoun policy, educators feel pressure from administrators, parents, and students to use preferred pronouns—and these teachers rightly fear what might happen if they continue disregarding such demands.
Responding to this growing problem, Rep. Ted Hill (R-Eagle) and Sen. Chris Trakel (R-Caldwell) last week introduced House Bill 538, which shields public school teachers and other government employees from adverse employment action for using biologically correct pronouns. (Read More)
