The expanded law is expected to escalate tensions between Governor Ron DeSantis and his critics, who refer to the law as the 'Don't Say Gay' law.
NewsweekEquality Florida, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group thatbecause of recent laws that make it"hostile" for LGBTQ+ individuals, called the law a"despicable escalation" of DeSantis'"assault on freedom".
"Free states do not ban books. Free states do not censor entire communities out of the classroom. Free states do not refuse to recognize the historical contributions of LGBTQ people because of who they are and who they love.
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