JUST IN: Florida Senate passes "Don't Say Gay" bill that would prohibit “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in the state’s primary schools; bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis, who has signaled support for the measure.
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The measure would ban “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity” in kindergarten through third grade.
It also prohibits such teaching “in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students,” which critics say could be interpreted to extend to all grade levels.
Parents can sue school districts for alleged violations.
Parents can sue school districts for alleged violations.
Last week, students across Florida staged school walkouts in protest against the bill, which they decried as the state’s latest measure to limit the rights of LGBTQ students.
If DeSantis signs the bill, it would go into effect July 1.
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If DeSantis signs the bill, it would go into effect July 1.
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