State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced a bill to make instructional and training materials used by public institutions dealing with nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex and bias easily reviewable by the general public.
Senate Bill 289 would require school corporations, charter schools, state agencies and political subdivisions to post such content to their websites. This would make it easier for taxpayers to hold public institutions accountable for how they use their tax dollars to teach students and train public employees.
"It is every parent's right to know what is being taught to their kids in the classroom, and every taxpayer’s right to know how the government trains its public servants," Byrne said. "With that, no Hoosier student should be forced to affirm discriminatory beliefs in the space of their academic career."
Additionally, this bill would prevent schools from requiring students to affirm certain discriminatory beliefs and from using public funds to hire positions that would promote such beliefs.
As the 2025 session gets underway, Byrne encourages residents of Senate District 47 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Byrne can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Byrne or by phone at 800-382-9467.
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) represents Senate District 47, which includes Harrison and Washington counties, and most of Floyd County.