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Bobby Scott: “The bill bars any discussion of transgender people or topics in the classroom.”

On the recordMay 21, 2026
The bill bars any discussion of transgender people or topics in the classroom.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
Source
oklahomavoice.com
May 21, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the legislation during floor debate.

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