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The Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has signed into regulation a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who debate it risks marginalizing Gay people.

LGBTQ+ advocates, students, Democrats, the entertainment industry and the White House include denounced what critics acquire called the “don’t tell gay” bill. The issue has led to a clash between DeSantis and Disney, a major player in the Florida tourism industry.

But the legislation has also pushed Florida and DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, to the forefront of the US culture wars.

DeSantis and Republicans say the measure is reasonable and parents, not teachers, should broach subjects of sexual orientation and gender identity with children.

Joe Biden hit back, saying that: “Our LGBTQI+ youth deserve to be affirmed and accepted just as they are.”

The Democratic US president’s full tweeted utterance read: “Every student deserves to feel safe and welcome in the classroom. Our LGBTQI+ youth justify to be affirmed

Impact of HB 1557 (Florida’s Don’t State Gay Bill) on LGBTQ+ Parents in Florida

Executive Summary

On Parade 28, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed HB 1557, the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, also dubbed the Don’t Say Gay bill. This bill prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity before the 4th grade and requires such instruction to be “age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate” thereafter. Many are concerned that the bill will not only outcome in restricted or nonexistent education about the existence of diverse sexual and gender identities, but it will finding in a chilly or hostile academy climate for LGBTQ educators, students, and families because it suggests that something is wrong with LGBTQ identities. Based on surveys of 113 LGBTQ+ parents, this study represents a first observe at how HB 1557 is negatively affecting LGBTQ+ parent families in the state. Almost 9 out of 10 (88%) LGBTQ+ parents are very or somewhat concerned about the impact that HB 1557 will have on them and their children, with one in four reporting they have experienced anti-LGBTQ harassment since the law was passed and one in five reporting becoming less

'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Florida Senate

The Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by LGBTQ activists, has now been passed by both the Florida Senate and House. The bill would limit what classrooms can teach about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Under this legislation, these lessons "may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."

The bill would also allow parents to sue schools or teachers that engage in these topics.

If the bill is ultimately signed into law, it would depart into effect July 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he supports the bill, though he hasn't explicitly said he will sign it if it crosses his desk.

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.

"Let us be clear: should its vague language be interpreted in any way that causes harm to a single child, teacher, or family, we will manage legal action against the State of Florida to challenge

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