The Dangerous Consequences of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill
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. Stephanie Sy Stephanie Sy. Shoshana Dubnow Shoshana Dubnow. What to know about a settlement that clarifies what’s legal
A protest against what critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Martha Asencio-Rhine / Tampa Bay Times via AP. 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. Protests continue against Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Florida’s controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill advances ABC News’ Victor Oquendo breaks down the Florida bill that would limit discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state. Demonstrators gathered in front of and inside the Florida State Capitol on Monday to stop the legislation that has been dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Speeches and chants were held throughout the day as the Florida Senate debated the legislation. 
Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay
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. 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' bill actually says
Historic Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Law TALLAHASSEE, FL — Equality Florida celebrates a landmark achievement in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida by announcing a historic settlement in the challenge against the "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law. This settlement, reached with the Florida State Board of Education, Florida Department of. Washington, D. All students — no matter their background, sexual orientation, or gender identity — deserve to feel safe and welcomed in school. What Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement changes and what
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. . 
Florida House passes “Don’t Say Gay” expansion as LGBTQ
Although Florida's controversial opponent-labeled 'Don't Say Gay' law was upheld in court Monday, many opponents of the law are happy with the settlement, which they feel makes crucial allowances. .
Historic Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t
Governor DeSantis’s ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law is a shameful attack on students already struggling with the weight of discrimination. It is a slapdash, mean-spirited, impossible-to-comply-with law designed to make LGBTQ+ students feel shame and isolation at school, a place where every child deserves a chance to learn and succeed. .