What Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement changes and what
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. 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. Can you ‘say gay’? Explaining Florida’s LGBTQ+ settlement
A settlement has been reached in the challenge against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, HB, known by LGBTQ+ advocates as the "Don’t Say Gay" bill. The settlement, announced. The law, signed by Gov. Last year, the state board of education voted to expand the ban through high school. 
'Don't Say Gay' bill becomes law in Florida, banning sexual
“For nearly two years, Florida’s notorious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law has spawned a disturbing wave of fear, anxiety, and confusion,” says lead counsel for the plaintiffs Roberta Kaplan in a. Stephanie Sy Stephanie Sy. Shoshana Dubnow Shoshana Dubnow.
What Florida's 'Don’t Say Gay' bill actually says
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’s Permissible Under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law? A New
'Don't Say Gay' law settlement says Florida teachers can discuss LGBTQ topics Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, provided it's not part of. 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.
What to know about a settlement that clarifies what’s legal
The Florida Board of Education later expanded the law’s applicability through grade When LGBTQ+ advocates and others dubbed the measure " don't say gay," Republicans pushed back. . The Dangerous Consequences of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill
Nadine Smith, Equality Florida’s Executive Director, provided the following statement in response: “This settlement not only reaffirms the rights of LGBTQ+ students and educators to live and speak openly but also marks a significant step towards rectifying the damage inflicted by the ‘Don't Say Gay or Trans’ law. . 
Settlement in challenge to Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law
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. .