Missouri Republicans want to force teachers to register as sex offenders for supporting trans students
Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.
March 04 2024 12:05 PM
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Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.
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