爱荷华州扩大了对7-12年级性别和性行为教学的禁令,面对法律和道德挑战。 Iowa expands ban on teaching gender and sexuality in grades 7–12, facing legal and ethical challenges.

爱荷华州立法者以2023年关于幼儿园至六年级的法律为基础,提出一项法案,扩大对7-12年级学生教授性别认同和性取向的禁令。 Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill to expand a ban on teaching gender identity and sexual orientation to students in grades 7–12, building on a 2023 law covering kindergarten through sixth grade. 立法,参议院档案,2003年,适用于公立、特许和革新区学校,在宪法权利方面面临法律挑战。 The legislation, Senate File 2003, applies to public, charter, and innovation zone schools and faces legal challenges over constitutional rights. 反对者认为它伤害男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者(LGBTQ)学生并限制教育, Opponents argue it harms LGBTQ students and limits education, while supporters cite parental rights and age-appropriateness. 同时,在通过了包容性健康准则之后,密歇根州在一项要求立法批准未来教育标准的法案上面临单独辩论。 Meanwhile, Michigan faces a separate debate over a bill requiring legislative approval for future education standards, following the adoption of inclusive health guidelines.