Florida Senate passes bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in school

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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.

Published 1 year ago · Tallahassee, United States

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Florida lawmakers pass 'Don't Say Gay' bill

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

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The Guardian

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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.

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