The truth about the dont say gay bill

Eesha Pendharkar. But critics nicknamed HB the “don’t say gay” bill, warning it isn’t necessary and makes some students feel unsafe by singling out LGBTQ material as dangerous and inappropriate. Staff Writer , Education Week. Jul 25 Fri. This content is provided by our sponsor.

EdWeek Top School Jobs. One bill that Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed – titled “Parental Rights in Education” – has been dubbed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill because it seeks to ban discussion. Share article Remove Save to favorites Save to favorites. For example, Gov.

Sexually oriented education is defined as any description or depiction of sexual activity and any topic including sexual orientation, gender identity, dysphoria, and transgenderism, according to the bill. Current Issue. Sign In Subscribe. All Topics. Eesha Pendharkar was a reporter for Education Week covering race and opportunity in education.

In the week since Florida lawmakers passed H.B. , dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill, the law’s most prominent supporters have refused to publicly tell the truth about what the measure. By Eesha Pendharkar — November 09, 4 min read. This year, dozens of bills were introduced across the country that target LGBTQ students by restricting access to books about LGBTQ topics or lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law was a model for a federal bill introduced last month. Transgender students in particular have also been targeted in state legislation that attempts to restrict their use of restrooms aligned with their gender identity and limit theiraccess to team athletics, especially for trans girls.

For starters, criticism that the “Don’t Say Gay” bill does not in fact say “gay” anywhere in its text is true. Special Reports. Contrary to its nickname, though, that law did not specifically ban lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation, and transgender issues.

Menu Search. No federal tax dollars should go to any federal, state, or local government agencies, or private organizations that intentionally expose children under 10 years of age to sexually explicit material. The bill would also allow parents to file a civil lawsuit in federal district court against a government official, government agency, or private entity for violating the measure.

Leaders to Learn From. About Us. Group Subscriptions. Recruitment Advertising. EdWeek Research Center. Reset Search. The bill, which passed Florida’s Senate last week and the state’s House. EdWeek Market Brief. Thank you for subscribing. But the Nov. Mike Johnson, the Louisiana Republican who proposed the bill, and his 33 co-signers, all Republicans, a chance at getting it passed.

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