‘There has been no evidence presented that kids are being taught gender identity issues in school that would lead to any kind of confusion or coercion.’
‘There is not one treatment that is offered to transgender patients in North Carolina that is not also offered to the rest of the patients in their care.’
Opponents have said the measure is a Georgia version of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill aimed at handcuffing teachers from discussing or even acknowledging a student’s sexuality.
North Carolina becomes the 22nd state to enact legislation restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Nearly two dozen states are considering bills this year to restrict or ban care.
