Florida Approves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ban Through 12th Grade

Building on the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which bans classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade classes, the Florida Board of Education just voted to expand the rule through the 12th grade. https://twitter.com/NBCOUT/status/1648743954643288100 From the Miami Herald:

The State Board of Education on Wednesday voted to bar Florida middle school and high school teachers from “intentionally” teaching students about sexual orientation or gender identity, unless the lessons are part of a reproductive health course or are “expressly required” by the state’s academic standards.

Teachers who do otherwise could be suspended or their teaching license could be revoked.

The point, of course, is an attempt to erase LGBTQ people and history. The move essentially tells LGBTQ people that we don’t matter. Consideration of the rule change was announced last month. https://twitter.com/newrepublic/status/1648737006493499405