History Parents Action League

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1 history

1.1 origins
1.2 petition
1.3 repeal
1.4 political reaction





history
origins

the minnesota family council statewide sponsor of parents action league (pal). pal member barb anderson, former district spanish teacher , longtime researcher minnesota family council, fought gay influence in local schools 2 decades. when anoka-hennepin district s sex-ed curriculum due re-evaluation in 1994, anderson , 4 like-minded parents joined review committee. argued against teaching gay tolerance in school, suggesting promote homosexuality , , discussing openly might turn straight kids gay .


at end of committee s seven-month-long sex-ed review, anderson , colleagues wrote anoka-hennepin school board, concluding, majority of parents not wish have there [sic] children taught gay lifestyle normal acceptable alternative. school board voted adopt measure four-to-two majority, using language committee s memo create district-wide policy. policy prohibited homosexuality taught normal, valid lifestyle , within health curriculum. policy unofficially known no homo promo . teachers said had chilling effect , became concerned mentioning gays in context. gradually discussion of homosexuality disappeared classes.


petition

in 2011, parents action league circulated online petition supporting anoka-hennepin school district s sexual orientation curriculum policy, has been challenged advocates lgbt students. school district has disclaimed connection outside group.


as part of list of demands school district, members of pal included incorporating ex-gay (conversion therapy) school resources. called new division within student support services , special section on district 11 website devoted students of faith, moral conviction, ex-homosexuals , ex-transgenders . asked school administrators , staff work closely pro-family , ex-homosexual , ex-transgender organizations , , district provide information on history of gay-related immune deficiency (grid), acquired immune deficiencies , medical consequences of homosexual acts . result of activities, pal scrutinized other parents questioned group’s ties minnesota family council.







– parents action league flyer (2011)
repeal

on february 13, 2012, policy repealed , replaced vote of 5-1 new respectful learning environment policy. old policy repealed because department of justice agreed crux of lawsuit -- neutrality policy , policies preceded contributed harassment of gay kids including 6 bullied gay students (including 1 committed suicide). new policy requires teachers discuss contentious issues in way shall affirm dignity of students.


political reaction

pal s controversial role influencing school district s sexual orientation curriculum policy caught attention of civil rights groups national media, in part because influence occurred within 2012 presidential contender michele bachmann s home district , because parents action league local affiliate of minnesota family council, 1 of michele bachmann s largest supporters in district. bachmann , newt gingrich both headline speakers @ fundraiser pal s statewide sponsor, minnesota family council.








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