fourth poorest state in the nation, even as it recovers from a devastating string of tornados. This week, Arkansas lawmakers approved a bill that would require parental approval for teachers to address their minor students with pronouns that aren’t listed on their birth certificate. The odious legislation, which includes colleges and universities, would also prohibit schools from requiring teachers to respect a student’s pronouns.The law passed the Republican-dominated state senate by a 19-5 margin.