Arizona and Tennessee are one step away from making it harder for students to learn about sexual and gender identity in school Arizona and Tennessee are one step away from restricting students’ access to lessons on sexual and gender identity, with lawmakers in the states sending bills to their governors this week that would allow parents and guardians to play a key role in the curriculum their students are receiving. The legislation in Arizona passed the state’s Republican-controlled House on Wednesday by a vote of 31-28. It previously passed the state’s GOP-led Senate by a vote of 16-14 and now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey for signature.