Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in the state’s
Highlights
- Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in the state’s primary schools.
- The bill heads to the Republican-held Senate, where it is expected to pass.
- Critics have said the bill could open districts to lawsuits from parents who believe any conversation about LGBTQ people or issues to be inappropriate.
- The White House has not immediately responded to a request for comment from President Joe Biden, who previously rebuked Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
- In addition to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, 15 other bills are under consideration in eight states.