This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Prohibit promotion of homosexuality/gender incongruence in schools & councils
The Government should introduce laws to prohibit the promotion of homosexuality and gender incongruence in schools and councils. There are concerns amongst some parents about the teaching of LGBT issues.
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In 2003, Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was repealed. The provision was designed to prevent the promotion of homosexuality in schools and local authorities.
Legislation could allow legitimate discussion regarding homosexuality or gender, but prohibit the promotion of such.
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Share your views on draft guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender
The Government has opened a consultation on draft guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on 12 March 2024.
After the consultation has closed, the Government will publish the results of the consultation and its response. We will share these with you when they are published.
What is the Government seeking views on?
The Government is seeking views on the content of the guidance and whether it will help to support schools and colleges, teachers and leaders to make considered and lawful decisions in relation to children who are questioning their gender and the wider school and college community.
Who is running the consultation?
The consultation is being run by the Department for Education, which is responsible for children's services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.
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