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Nevilledog

(55,134 posts)
Thu Jan 19, 2023, 06:51 PM Jan 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks information on transgender university students

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-desantis-information-trans-students-universities-florida-20230119-riheb4hpfvbldf4b4unccsfckq-story.html

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is seeking information on university students who have sought gender-affirming treatment, according to a survey released Wednesday.

In a request sent to 12 state universities, top officials with the Republican governor requested data on the number of students who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria or who have received treatment in university clinics across the state.

“Our office has learned that several state universities provide services to persons suffering from gender dysphoria,” Chris Spencer, director of the Office of Policy and Budget for DeSantis, wrote to the schools in a memo dated Jan.11. The memo was released to the public on Wednesday.

“On behalf of the Governor, I hereby request that you respond to the enclosed inquiries related to such services,” Spencer added.

It’s not immediately clear why the DeSantis administration is after transgender students’ personal information, but some Democrats say the move might signal a plan to scale back on health services offered to trans individuals.

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Fucking fascists. MYOFB
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks information on transgender university students (Original Post) Nevilledog Jan 2023 OP
I'd Like To Visit Disneyworld, But I Don't Want To Set Foot In That Shithole State SoCalDavidS Jan 2023 #1
This guy needs to get a life Casady1 Jan 2023 #2
And apparently nothing BUT. tosh Jan 2023 #6
What fucking business is of DeSatan anyways? ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2023 #3
I hope the universities tell him where to go. Boomerproud Jan 2023 #4
"I Want Dirty Socialist Jan 2023 #5
 

SoCalDavidS

(10,599 posts)
1. I'd Like To Visit Disneyworld, But I Don't Want To Set Foot In That Shithole State
Thu Jan 19, 2023, 06:54 PM
Jan 2023

It's the last place I'd want someone I loved to get an education, that's for certain.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,981 posts)
3. What fucking business is of DeSatan anyways?
Thu Jan 19, 2023, 07:15 PM
Jan 2023

I reckon the right to privacy no longer exists in Florida?

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