LGBTQ advocates did not mince words on this bill: If it passes, they say kids will die. The bill will also severely limit how teachers in upper grades can talk about sexual orientation.ĭubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by opponents, it would not only make it illegal to mention the existence of homosexuality to children – it would allow parents to sue teachers or schools that do so. To what extent should primary level students be taught about LGBTQ issues in the classroom?Ī bill that would make it illegal for primary school teachers (pre-K through 3rd grade) to mention sexual orientation or identity is flying through the Florida legislature at a meteoric pace.
'And this is just a flag with a rainbow on it, devoid of any other context whatsoever.'
