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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
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 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.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-moves-expand-dont-say-gay-law-high-schools-rcna76195
Matthew28
(1,798 posts)CurtEastPoint
(18,664 posts)list. IN RECORD TIME.
EnergizedLib
(1,899 posts)Kids in high school are old enough to know about sexual concepts and all, maturation, puberty, etc.
Get real, you tyrant.
Matthew28
(1,798 posts)They will force their religious morality down everyones throat and they don't give a damn about the rights of other people.
EnergizedLib
(1,899 posts)This is just complete madness.
LenaBaby61
(6,979 posts)I think I'll add fascist in there officially.
The GQP US Taliban Putin Fascist Party.
LakeVermilion
(1,044 posts)the elementary kids up to third grade.
Ha! He didn't fool me. He was just getting a foot in the door.
sakabatou
(42,177 posts)moondust
(20,006 posts)PlanetBev
(4,104 posts)Idi DeSantis has a nice ring to it. Benito DeSantis might work too.