Restricts the promotion of “divisive concepts” relating to race, gender and sex at state colleges and universities
At 87%, South Dakota had the highest rate of LGBTQ+ residents reporting those mental health conditions, compared to 63% nationally
“SB 46 attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist- slamming the door shut for Trans student athletes to fully participate”
85% of transgender and nonbinary youth say that recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health
The measure now moves to the full House for a vote- as the Senate already approved it will then head to Governor Noem for her signature
“Every child deserves to be lifted up and supported by their leaders and their government, not targeted and dehumanized”
Noem’s draft legislation would codify two executive orders – one for K-12 students and the other for the collegiate level
