Iowa Lawmaker Ashley Hinson Demands Investigation Into Linn-Mar High School Bisexual Awareness Broadcast

Republican Representative Ashley Hinson from Iowa expressed strong opposition after her son's high school aired a student-run television segment celebrating Bisexual Plus Awareness Week, which highlighted non-monosexual identities such as bisexual, pansexual, and queer. Hinson criticized the school for broadcasting what she described as "sexual content" to minors without parental consent and called for a federal Department of Education investigation into the incident. She emphasized her concern that schools should educate rather than "indoctrinate" students on sexual identity topics, aligning with President Donald Trump's administration policies aimed at limiting gender ideology teachings in schools. The school district responded by stating it is reviewing whether any policies were violated and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. Hinson has pledged to work with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to ensure accountability in this matter. The controversy centers on the balance between inclusive education and parental rights in school content related to sexual orientation.