Washington State Law Mandating LGBT Curricula in Schools Sparks Criticism

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee holds a press conference in Seattle, Washington on March 16, 2020. Elaine Thompson - Pool/Getty Images

Washington state’s Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation mandating the teaching LGBT material in schools.

State Sen. Marko Liias, a Democrat, celebrated the legislation, adding that the material would be age-appropriate and highlight “the histories, contributions, and perspectives of the LGBTQ+” community.