Texas lawmakers file FURRIES Act, targeting animal roleplay in schools - SDF Chatter

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26858904 [https://lemmy.world/post/26858904] > cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/39969354 [https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/39969354] > > > The Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, or FURRIES, Act, filed by Austin-area Republican State Rep. Stan Gerdes, would “prohibit any non-human behavior by a student, including presenting himself or herself, on days other than exempt days, as anything other than a human being.” > > > > The law would allow for exempt days, such as Halloween and other school dress-up days. > > > > The law defines “non-human” behavior as “any type of behavior or accessory displayed by a student in a school district other than behaviors or accessories typically displayed by a member of the homo sapiens species,” with provided examples being: > > > > Using a litter box for the passing of stool, urine or other human byproducts > > > > A personal or outward display, except during a school play or by a school mascot, through surgical or superficial means of features that are non-human such as using tails, leashes, collars or other accessories designed for pets > > > > Using fur, other than naturally occurring human hair or a wig made to look like human hair > > > > Artificial, animal-like ears > > > > Other physiological features that have not historically been assigned to the human race through a means of natural biological development > > > > Students who bark, meow, hiss or make other animal noises that are not human speech > > > > Licking oneself or others for the purpose of grooming or maintenance.