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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDeSantis moves to expand 'Don't Say Gay' law to Florida high schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call Dont Say Gay as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take. The initial law that DeSantis championed last spring bans those lessons in kindergarten through the third grade. The change was first reported by the Orlando Sentinel.
DeSantis has leaned heavily into cultural divides on his path to an anticipated White House bid, with the Republican aggressively pursuing a conservative agenda that targets what he calls the insertion of inappropriate subjects in schools.
Spokespeople for the governors office and the Education Department did not immediately return an emailed request for comment.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-moves-expand-dont-say-gay-law-high-schools-rcna76195
This is insane. Now high school kids, nearing the age of majority, cannot discuss these topics?
eShirl
(18,504 posts)don't say non-christian
Deuxcents
(16,351 posts)Next..higher education. No one will be able to talk about anything in public except for what he decides n the rubber stamp approval from the Florida legislators.
sakabatou
(42,176 posts)bahboo
(16,360 posts)LoisB
(7,234 posts)is allowed to talk about sexual orientation and gender identity, LGBTQ+ will cease to exist? Maybe he just wants to create a generation of ignoramuses?
yonder
(9,678 posts).don we now our gay apparel, Fal la la, tra la la .
old as dirt
(1,972 posts)We Don't Talk About Bruno - Cartoon vs REAL LIFE
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,223 posts)Jilly_in_VA
(9,999 posts)high school kids are still young children, apparently.