BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law. The bill bans lessons on sexual orientation or gender identity in some grades.
The bill aims to remove schools’ ability to discuss gender identity and sexual orientation in the classroom.The bill bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and states that any instruction on those topics cannot occur"in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards," according to the legislation, HB 1557.
Under this bill, parents can also decline any mental, emotional and physical health services available to their children at school, and schools will be required to notify parents of their child's use of school health services unless there is reason to believe"that disclosure would subject the student to abuse, abandonment or neglect.
"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 lead legal action against the State of Florida to challenge this bigoted legislation," local LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida said in a statement.
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