In essence, a proposal would be unlawful to criticize teachers for promoting gender ideology under a proposed California law.
SB 596 makes it a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail for anyone who subjects teachers to “threats or harassment” on or off-campus.
The bill defines “harassment” as “knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose.”
In a press release last week, bill author Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–Burbank) said he introduced SB 596 in response to a recent incident in which a teacher who had talked “to students about LGBTQ Pride Month” was relocated to another school after receiving threats.
Teachers are being threatened and harassed for carrying out their duties, according to Portantino. “SB 596 will make sure that teachers may securely continue to teach, assisting their kids in thriving free from intimidation and fear.”
Educators, according to one teacher featured in the news release, are being attacked by “radical radicals” who want “to outlaw books” and limit the teachings of “true and honest history,” according to Patrick Davarhanian of the Glendale Unified School District.
The teacher stated, “These extremist forces are exploiting threats of violence to further their goals while aiming to undermine the fundamental principles of inclusive public education.” “We must support our teachers, safeguard our pupils, and maintain public education.”
Another educator cited in the press release, Glendale Unified School District teacher Gagik Galfayan, claimed educators have been facing an “outpouring of hate and intolerance” for “teaching honest, accurate history, and fostering inclusive classrooms.”
Across the country, left-leaning teachers appear be taking an interest in indoctrinating students into the LGBT cult, as documented profusely by Twitter account @LibsofTikTok.
The bill comes as more parents are attending school board meetings and becoming increasingly vocal about LGBTQ, gender ideology and Critical Race Theory teachings covertly being injected in curriculums by leftist educators in public schools across the nation.