Republican Lawmaker Calls for Investigation into High School's 'Bisexual Plus Awareness Week' Segments
A Republican lawmaker expressed concern after her son's high school aired segments on its student-run television program about "Bisexual Plus Awareness Week." Rep. Ashley Hinson criticized the content as inappropriate and called for an investigation into the matter. The school's student-led Gay-Straight Alliance club, Spectrum, was featured in the segments discussing non-monosexual identities and sexual orientations.
The school district is currently reviewing the situation to determine if any policies were violated during the production or airing of the segments. The district emphasized its commitment to fostering respectful dialogue and supporting all students and staff in a safe and inclusive environment. Despite the ongoing review, Rep. Hinson took action by sending a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, urging federal intervention in the matter.
Hinson highlighted the school's exclusion of parents from discussions on sexual identity matters and expressed her dismay at the school's role in teaching and promoting sexual identity to students. She called for a full investigation by the Department of Education to ensure that parents have a say in their children's education and decisions regarding sexual identity matters. The Department of Education has not yet commented on this specific situation.
Under President Donald Trump, the Department of Education took a strict stance on conversations surrounding sexuality and identity. Trump issued orders aimed at ending radical indoctrination in K-12 schooling and returning education authority to the states. Despite these orders, the Department of Education continues to operate as of September 2025. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Education for comment on Rep. Hinson's concerns.