Florida Senate passes bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in school

Summary by Ground News

Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The proposal, which opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, now moves to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The measure has drawn intense opposition from LGBTQ advocates, students, national Democrats, the White House and the entertainment industry.

3 months ago·Tallahassee, United States

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BBC News

Florida lawmakers pass 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The controversial legislation bars discussion of sexual orientation in Florida's primary schools.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida senate passes law marginalizing LGBTQ+ people

Governor DeSantis is expected to sign the proposal restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in school

The Republican-backed bill would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students. Democrats denounced it as being anti-LGBTQ.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Florida legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill to restrict LGBTQ topics in elementary schools | CBC News

Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.

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