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Georgia bill dies that sought to curb gender talk in schools

Protesters hold up signs opposing a bill regulating discussion of gender identity in schools on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. The Senate Education and Youth Committee voted to table the bill after conservatives also expressed opposition. - photo by Associated Press

Protesters hold up signs opposing a bill regulating discussion of gender identity in schools on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. The Senate Education and Youth Committee voted to table the bill after conservatives also expresse — Protesters hold up signs opposing a bill regulating discussion of gender identity in schools on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. The Senate Education and Youth Committee voted to table the bill after conservatives also expressed opposition. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure.

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