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Lawmakers shouldn’t attempt to censor South Dakota classrooms. But that’s exactly what’s happening with House Bill 1012 and House Bill 1337, both of which were advanced by the House Education Committee today.
The decision blocks a law that would have eliminated medication abortion access in the state.
Today members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a strong message that all students — no matter their gender identity — should be treated with dignity and respect in South Dakota schools.
Senate Bill 46 and House Bill 1005 reinforce the incorrect notion that transgender students are not entitled to the same dignity and respect as all students.
The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1005. By singling out transgender youth like this, House Bill 1005 violates federal and constitutional law.
This decision temporarily blocks a rule that would have eliminated medication abortion access in the state.