If teachers violated the rules, they would face punishment of being sacked,
fined or even jailed, the EUobserver said. Teachers who could be identified as
gay on sight could lose their jobs without having violated any rules, the
report said.
A major non-governmental organization has voiced concern over civil liberties
in Poland.
A European Parliament committee decided Tuesday to investigate how such a bill,
if it is formally submitted to Poland's parliament for approval, could be
compatible with EU standards.
Polish Education Minister Roman Giertych, whose League of Polish Families party
worked out a draft plan, suggested last week there was nothing wrong with the
bill that is aimed at prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
