The controversial anti-LGBTQ law will now go before the state’s governor, who could approve it
On Tuesday, the Florida Senate approved a bill that would ban “classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity” in all primary schools in the state. The bill, dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by its opponents, was passed by the House last month and will now go before Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who has already expressed his approval.
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Democratic Senator Annette Taddeo, during the debate on the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, said: ”This will endanger the safety of our LGBTQ students and teens. We will not stop until this state moves forward and actually values everyone in it, everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation”.
Another blow for the LGBTQ community, with bans on certain books, removal of ‘Rainbow’ flags and laws – like this one – targeting LGBTQ youth.
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According to supporters of this anti-LGBTQ law, it would allow parents to have more control over their children’s education at school, while opponents claim it targets the entire LGBTQ community.
What would this law entail? This measure prohibits “classroom instruction by school staff or third parties about sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Last week, students across Florida went on strike to oppose the Act, denouncing it as a measure – the latest – to restrict the rights of young LGBTQ students.