Dan Patrick’s plan to pass a Texas bill limiting classroom discussions about LGBTQ people is being pitched by Republicans as a way to protect kids from hearing about adults’ “sex lives” at young ages.īut education officials say Texas schools don’t have lessons about sex in kindergarten through third grade. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 80 or texting 741741. For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 86.
