Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'

[AZProgressive]

Public school teachers in Florida are now banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill.

The bill, which some opponents have called "Don't Say Gay," was signed by DeSantis on Monday. It reads, "A school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels."

Supporters of the legislation say it's meant to allow parents to determine when and in what way to introduce LGBTQ topics to their children. It also gives parents an option to sue a school district if the policy is violated.

During a press conference ahead of signing the law, DeSantis said information provided to kindergarten-aged kids that say "they can be whatever they want to be" was "inappropriate" for children.

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantis

[Mad_Machine76]

1. Hopefully

this law gets sued and blocked

[liberalmediaaddict]

2. Don't think that's the point

These types of laws are designed to further erode public education. Teachers are going to continue to quit because they don't want to get sued or worse for saying something other than "America is the greatest country on earth."

The ultimate Republican goal is to turn public schools into charter schools where they can incorporate religion and make profit.

And if they keep the "school to prison pipeline" going that's an added bonus.

[Mad_Machine76]

4. I'm sorry I don't understand

I get what the probable intended effect of this sort of law is, no doubt. But it should still be challenged in court.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. DeathSantis does not like the title of the bill "Dnn't Say Gay"

DeathSantis is a homophobe and a hate monger who wants to hurt vulnerable children

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Gay gay gay gay gay