White House denounces Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill as 'hateful' after DeSantis backs it
WASHINGTON The Biden administration has denounced a bill being advanced by Florida Republicans that would ban the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
The bill orders that schools "may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in primary schools "or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students." The bill does not offer definitions on what would be appropriate.
Conservative advocates have argued the bill advances parental rights in education by allowing parents to sue public schools they believe are discussing LGBTQ issues should the bill become law. On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced his support for the bill.
Opponents have called it "Don't Say Gay" legislation that would create a more hostile environment for LGBTQ students in the state. The bill would build upon a 2021 law dubbed the Parents Bill of Rights" by its proponents, which bars government agencies from interfering with a parent's right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children.
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