Kentucky Governor Rejects GOP's Transgender Bill.

1 min read
Source: ABC News
Kentucky Governor Rejects GOP's Transgender Bill.
Photo: ABC News
TL;DR Summary

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-led state legislature that banned gender-affirming healthcare for minors, placed strict rules on how teachers can address transgender students, and other restrictions related to sexuality. The bill also prohibits school teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity, and requires school districts to come up with a policy that prevents students from going to restrooms that aren't aligned with their gender identities. Beshear cited the high rates of suicide among transgender youth and the concerns from parents across the state for his opposition to the bill. The Kentucky ACLU has indicated that it is looking into legal action if the bill gets passed.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

9

Time Saved

2 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

74%

427113 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on ABC News