A new law introduced in Texas aims to stop students from acting like animals in schools, especially those who identify as furries. This bill, called the FURRIES Act, is supported by Governor Greg Abbott. If passed, it would make it illegal for students to bark, hiss, meow, wear tails or leashes, and use litter boxes at public schools. However, school mascots and dress-up days for Halloween or certain themes would still be allowed.
Rep. Stan Gerdes, who created the bill, believes schools should focus on learning. He said, “Our classrooms should be for education, not for distractions. We need to keep the focus on teaching kids the basics, like reading and math.”
While the law would apply to public schools, it wouldn’t affect private schools. During a meeting with church leaders, Abbott suggested that if parents feel their children are distracted by furries in public schools, they should have the right to move them to a school of their choice. Abbott has always supported the idea of school choice, which means parents can use their tax money to send their kids to different schools, including private ones. But he also admitted that this could mean less money for public schools.
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