WCLU News Brief
Gov. Andy Beshear is banning the use of conversion therapy on Kentucky youth. The governor exercised his authority of executive power after Republicans have blocked this attempt several times at the legislative level.
The order bans the practice and makes it illegal to use state or federal funds to provide the therapy to minors.
ry step to protect children from a “widely discredited practice” that tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.
