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Vote NO on HB2633 and HB1895 on Feb 22 in House K-12 subcommittee

Dear [title] [last name]

Please, vote NO on HB2633 and HB1895 on Feb 22 when they come before you in the House K-12 Subcommittee.
HB2633 allows school personnel to disregard the pronouns that correspond to a student's gender identity. Schools should set a welcoming environment for all students.
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HB1895 directs the TN Commissioner of Education to withhold state funds from school districts that do not discriminate against transgender student athletes. The Legislature has already passed a law restricting transgender student athletes and it is in federal litigation now. This bill furthers discriminatory action and rhetoric against transgender students and puts school funding in jeopardy. When will the Legislature do something positive for transgender students? It's time for the Legislature to show care and concern for the well-being of these students who experience more bullying and discrimination than their peers.
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Summary

HB2633 allows school personnel to disregard student pronouns. HB1895 directs the TN Commissioner of Education to withhold funds from school districts that don't discriminate against transgender athletes. Both are up for a vote on Feb. 22 in the House K-12 subcommittee.

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Instead of further discriminatory actions and rhetoric, the Legislature must care for transgender students.
These bills marginalize transgender students.