Despite a warning from Texas AG Ken Paxton that its Pride Week events violated state law, Austin ISD this past weekend held a 'PRIDE OUT! Party in the Park' event.
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a letter last week told Austin ISD that its Pride Week events were violating state law, but that didn’t stop the district from holding a large Pride event over the weekend.Austin ISD on Saturday held a “PRIDE OUT! Party in the Park” event at Eastside Early College High School
The event came after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the district claiming its Pride Week events violated state law Paxton claimed that Pride Week events constitute the teaching of sex education and lessons on “sensitive gender-and-sexuality issues” Austin ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde responded to Paxton in a tweet, writing, “I want all our LGBTQIA+ students to know that we are proud of them and that we will protect them against political attacks”
The district on Saturday held a "PRIDE OUT! Party in the Park" event at Eastside Early College High School in defiance of Paxton.Pride Week: a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈♥️
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