Florida Expands Teaching Ban , on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.
On April 19, Florida's state education board
voted to ban teaching sexual orientation
and gender identity through high school.
CNN reports that the ban expands the scope
of a contentious state law that stands at
the center of a clash over classroom content.
The Florida Board of Education determined that any
instruction outside of health or reproductive
courses is not appropriate at any grade level.
The Florida Board of Education determined that any
instruction outside of health or reproductive
courses is not appropriate at any grade level.
We’re providing clarity on what
the students are expected to learn.
Nothing more than that.
This really isn’t a complicated thing, Esther Byrd, Florida Education Board member, via CNN.
CNN reports that educators in violation
of the new state policy could have
their teaching licenses revoked. .
CNN reports that educators in violation
of the new state policy could have
their teaching licenses revoked. .
Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparked controversy
by signing into law a bill that banned instruction on gender
and sexuality from kindergarten through third grade. .
Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparked controversy
by signing into law a bill that banned instruction on gender
and sexuality from kindergarten through third grade. .
DeSantis defended the bill by arguing that young children
should not be exposed to such topics and did not
push for upper grade levels to be included in the ban.
DeSantis defended the bill by arguing that young children
should not be exposed to such topics and did not
push for upper grade levels to be included in the ban.
CNN reports that the Florida legislation is just one of
several bills relating to LGBTQ topics that is being
debated by the state's legislature this session.
CNN reports that the Florida legislation is just one of
several bills relating to LGBTQ topics that is being
debated by the state's legislature this session.
Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would allow the state to
fine, suspend or revoke the license of any establishment
allowing children into an "adult live performance.".
Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would allow the state to
fine, suspend or revoke the license of any establishment
allowing children into an "adult live performance.".
CNN reports that advocates for LGBTQ rights claim
the bill is aimed at cracking down on drag shows. .
CNN reports that advocates for LGBTQ rights claim
the bill is aimed at cracking down on drag shows.