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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.
Another Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation that would prohibit anyone from changing their birth certificate.
Missouri schools would be banned from teaching or talking about gender identity and sexual orientation under a bill heard by lawmakers.
The Senate Emerging Issues Committee hosted heard testimony regarding transgender female athletes participating in female sports.
Missouri State Sen. Jill Carter pitches a bill that would give school districts a way to avoid state testing and standards.