'LGBTQ children and teenagers will also be able to gain new role models who share life experiences with them,' says Illinois state Sen. Heather Steans, who sponsored the bill
House Bill 246 was introduced by Rep. Anna Moeller to amend the school code to add a more inclusive history curriculum. "In public schools only, the teaching of history shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State," the bill states.
Read More"One of the best ways to overcome intolerance is through education and exposure to different people and viewpoints," State Sen. Heather Steans, who also sponsored the bill, said in a statement on her website earlier this year."An inclusive curriculum will not only teach an accurate version of history but also promote acceptance of the LGBTQ community."The bill passed the Senate and House earlier this year and is scheduled to go into effect in July 2020.
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