Cant say gay bill florida

The Florida law labeled by critics as “ Don’t Say Gay ” is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court. Profile My News Sign Out.

Sign In Create your free profile. If signed by DeSantis, who is widely seen as eyeing a run for the GOP presidential nomination and has signaled his support for the measure several times, the legislation will go into effect July 1. Educators seeking clarification on what is permissible under Florida’s law banning instruction on topics of sexual orientation and gender identity got official answers, thanks to a lawsuit.

Debate over state legislation that affects the LGBTQ community rarely leaves the halls of state capitols. Latest Stories U. By Matt Lavietes. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Search Search. The bill even appears to have caused a rift between Florida Gov.

When asked by a Democratic lawmaker to explain what the instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity would look like, Republican state Rep. Which age groups the bill would apply to has also sparked fierce debate in recent weeks.

But the fallout that gave it that nickname is nixed under the deal.

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NBC News Logo. 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.

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. Florida’s law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to.

Florida passes controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill The Parental Rights in Education Bill includes a ban on lessons regarding "sexual orientation or gender identity" for students grades K In MarchFlorida 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.

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Sections U. Follow NBC News. IE 11 is not supported. Skip to Content. 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.