Historic Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t
The Parental Rights in Education Act (HB ), commonly referred to as the Don't Say Gay law, is a Florida statute passed in that regulates public schools in Florida. The law is most notable for prohibiting public schools from having "classroom discussion" or giving "classroom instruction" [a] about sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through 3rd grade or in a manner. Debate over state legislation that affects the LGBTQ community rarely leaves the halls of state capitols. The bill has even prompted President Joe Biden — who has seldom weighed in on the recent slate of state bills concerning LGBTQ people — to use the bully pulpit of the White House to rebuke the Florida measure and its sponsors.
The Dangerous Consequences of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill
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Florida's 'don't say gay' bill explained
But Florida’s Parental Rights in Education act — which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — has suddenly sparked a national war of words. This settlement, reached with the Florida State Board of Education, Florida Department of Education, and various school districts, embodies the bravery of over a dozen parents, students, and teachers, along with the steadfast commitment of our allies at Family Equality. The settlement secures several critical protections and clarifications, including:. What Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement changes and what
In March , Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the Parental Rights in Education bill, better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill (the Bill) by its opponents. According to the text of the Bill, its aim is to prohibit “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels” in Florida’s primary schools. The Bill is framed around the. The settlement, announced Monday, clarifies the scope of the legislation, which prohibits any classroom curriculum about sexual orientation or gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade. It also restricts such lessons for older students. House Bill 1557 (2022)
The "Don't Say Gay" moniker comes from critics of the measure who blast this idea and insist this policy will hurt LGBTQ children. DeSantis and other supporters gathered for the bill signing. .
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Florida passes controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill The Parental Rights in Education Bill includes a ban on lessons regarding "sexual orientation or gender identity" for students grades K It. .
Settlement in challenge to Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law
The Florida law labeled by critics as “ Don’t Say Gay ” is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court. But the fallout that gave it that nickname is nixed under the deal. Florida’s law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to. .
What Florida's 'Don’t Say Gay' bill actually says
It’s an important change after a new settlement between state education officials and civil rights attorneys who challenged the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. .