Don't Say Gay' bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he would sign the Parental Rights in Education bill, which would ban class discussion about sexual orientation, ...

We stand with our LGBTQ+ students in Florida and across the country, and urge Florida leaders to make sure all their students are protected and supported." 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. “This is going to endanger the safety of our LGBTQ students and adolescents,” Sen. Annette Taddeo, a Democrat, said during Tuesday’s debate. The measure bans “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity” in kindergarten through third grade. The Florida Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in the state’s primary schools. The Parental Rights in Education bill, which was passed in both legislative bodies largely along party lines, has added fuel to the latest American culture war, which has put students in its crosshairs with a combination of book bans, Pride flag removals and bills targeting LGBTQ youth.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in ...

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And if the children talk about it, they should be able to give a fact-based answer or discussion with the child if the child is trying to discuss it with them.” I feel like they have the idea that if they don’t talk about it then their kids won’t know about it, and therefore they won’t become trans, or gay, or lesbian, or whatever.” “The thought that educators and students are talking about sexuality in an inappropriate manor is not true,” Rep. Michele Rayner told the Phoenix earlier during session. “I never had the words to understand the feelings that I had, so kids didn’t really talk about it. But I think clearly right now, we’re seeing a lot of focus on the transgenderism, telling kids they may be able to pick genders and all that,” the governor said. They’re disgusting and dangerous and have NO PLACE in the Guv’s office.” “Some children are more cognitive of their own being, and in this day-in-age they have the words,” she told the Phoenix last month. The required parental-access to information about a child’s welfare has fueled concern. “I think those are very young kids. “Governor DeSantis’ spokesperson said the quiet part out loud: that this bill is grounded in a belief that LGBTQ people, simply by existing, are a threat to children and must be erased. That led to a scathing statement from Equality Florida: He owns this unbridled hatred.”

The Florida Senate, rebuffing protests from students and LGBTQ activists over the “Don't Say Gay” bill, gave final approve to the legislation on Tuesday,

“The Department of Education has made clear that all schools receiving federal funding must follow federal civil rights law, including Title IX’s protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity,” Cardona said. “We know that LGBTQ youth already face higher risk for bullying, depression, and suicide – and this bill will only add to the stigma that fuels these disparities.” Yesterday while walking by…I asked a couple members from the other side of the aisle: ‘Are you really okay with this bill?’” Pizzo said.

The Florida Senate passed the bill Tuesday, and it now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk. It's the latest effort by Republican lawmakers to remove the teaching ...

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In a bitter, emotional atmosphere that rose to a national level, the Florida Senate in the final days of the legislative session approved a bill that limits ...

Jacksonville, Fl — Florida's controversial sexual orientation and gender identity bill is heading to the governor's desk. Today the Florida Senate voted 22 ...

The measure has drawn intense national scrutiny and has served as one of the latest battlegrounds between the White House and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for reelection and is widely considered to be a potential 2024 presidential candidate. In a 22 to 17 vote, the Parental Rights in Education bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk to be signed. This would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation in kindergarten through 3rd grade or in a manner that is not age-appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.

Angry employees and artists who worked for Disney slammed CEO Bob Chapek on social media for not fully condemning Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill on Monday.

“It is so frustrating that us LGBT Disney employees have to speak up about existing and wanting other people in our community to be safe, in fear for our livelihoods. “I LOVED being a part of a Disney Channel show known for featuring gay characters AND storylines,” tweeted “Andi Mack” actor Lilan Bowden, also quoting Siemon’s post. “We need a real action plan that demonstrates your commitment to a safe and inclusive environment for all. #DisneySayGay.” And they passed and we’re in so much pain,” tweeted Disney animation writer Ben Siemon. And, we are committed to creating a more inclusive company — and world,” Chapek said Monday.

The Parental Rights in Education Bill that critics call the "Don't Say Gay' bill was approved by the Florida Senate Tuesday and sent to Governor Ron ...

“Parents across the country are looking to national, state, and district leaders to support our nation’s students, help them recover from the pandemic, and provide them the academic and mental health supports they need. The bill's sponsor said it gives parents control and has the votes to pass. The bill passed the Senate by a 22-17 vote.

House bill 1557 received 22 yays and 17 nays. DeSantis has indicated he will sign the bill into law. If he does so, it will go into effect July 1.

Jeff Greenberg / Contributor/ Getty Images(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by LGBTQ activists, ...

“Let the families be families. LGBTQ activists and advocates slammed the decision to move the legislation forward, saying it will harm queer youth by shunning representation and inclusion from classrooms. If the bill is ultimately signed into law, it would go into effect July 1.

The controversial bill (HB1557)—fiercely opposed by LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters—now moves on to Governor DeSantis' desk, who must act before March 11 ...

History will judge you very poorly.” Over the past week, AHF spearheaded rallies with hundreds of advocates at the Walt Company in both Orlando, FL and Burbank CA, the company’s headquarters, trying to persuade Disney—which has an enormous presence in Florida between Walt Disney World in Orlando and its thousands of LGBTQ+ employees, fans and customers there and across the globe to speak out publicly in opposition to the legislation. The controversial bill ( HB1557)—fiercely opposed by LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters—now moves on to Governor DeSantis’ desk, who must act before March 11 and who previously indicated his intention to sign it

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill restricting speech in public school classrooms on sexual orientation and gender identity.

They said the bill will mark non-straight people as taboo and leave them isolated, without support from teachers, administrators, and their peers. That's what kids do,' " he said. ... How much of this are genuine type of experiences and how many of them are just kids trying on different kinds of things they hear about and different kinds of identities and experimenting. Referring to those who identify as LGBTQ, Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky, asked, "Why do we have to pick on them, marginalize them, single them out? Why do we want to be part of this systemic discrimination that is going on across the country.” If so, it goes into effect July 1.