Parents of Sacramento County, California were outraged to find out their local school district was holding a secretive LGBT club for students.
Parents voiced their concerns during an Elk Grove Unified school board meeting earlier this month, where they explained how the school, rather than address the parents’ concerns, took steps for teachers to defend the club and further keep the activities secret.
“The establishment of a gay club in elementary school raises concerns about age appropriateness. While fostering inclusivity is vital, it’s crucial to evaluate the developmental readiness of our children’s young minds for such discussions,” one parent told the board.
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Another parent told the board: “While I understand the importance of providing a safe space for all, I am deeply troubled by the intentional deception regarding the UVU Club.”
“It just seems that everything they did was very obviously trying to hide it from parents,” education activist Heidi Moore told NTD News.
“Because they didn’t require permission slips, they didn’t tell parents, they didn’t put it in the newsletter, and they held it at lunch time.”
Watch the Elk Grove Unified school board meeting:
