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Missouri State Senators heard testimony regarding a bill that would ban discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in K-12 classes.
The Missouri bill, introduced by Republican Mike Moon, is even broader than Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law. It would impact public and charters schools throughout grades K-12, and bans discussion of gender or sexual orientation unless it's by a licensed mental health provider with parental permission.
Nearly 2,000 Kansas City metro students experience homelessness Federal homeless assistance act assists teens When most people think of homelessness, they likely picture shelters or those living out of their cars. But homelessness extends far beyond that, meaning there are more students classified as such in Kansas City metro schools. 41 Action News takes a look at the numbers and resources available. and last updated 2021-05-18 20:13:28-04 KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Editor's note: This is Part One of a two-part story. Hogan Preparatory Academy alumna Janay Smith experienced a lot of instability...