Illinois House votes to teach LGBT history in schools

Illinois’ House of Representatives has reportedly voted for LGBT+ history to be taught in the state’s schools.

The state House approved the bill on Wednesday (March 13), which would require history books in Illinois to include “the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State,” reports National Public Radio (NPR).

The bill was passed by 60 votes to 42.

Supporters say the bill will reduce anti-LGBT bullying in Illinois schools.

Illinois would be third US state to require schools to teach LGBT+ history.

Source: PinkNews