Arizona is one of seven states with laws prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality. Critics say such laws stigmatize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and create a state-sanctioned climate of discrimination.
The 1991 law also prohibits HIV and AIDS instruction that"portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle" or"suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex."
Republican state Rep. T.J. Shope plans to carry the repeal and calls the 1991 law"antiquated." He said Republicans who hold majorities in both chambers of the Legislature were split, with some critical of Brnovich's decision and others believing as he did that the law was outdated. "For nearly three decades the effects of these policies have harmed Arizona's students and families," she said in a statement Wednesday."As I have previously stated, I believe this law is indefensible and its repeal is long overdue. I urge the legislature to take immediate action and remove this law from statute."
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