The bill also denies parents the right to ensure their transgender children are respected with the proper pronouns at school and stops teachers from providing their pronouns. ![]() LGBTQ families and people are a normal and healthy part of our society having an education system that denies their existence is absurd and deeply offensive. “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Expansion will only worsen these impacts, stretching the ban on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity to eighth grade. OPPOSE HB 1069/HB 1223/SB 1320: Florida’s notorious and cruel Don’t Say LGBTQ law has already made classrooms more hostile for LGBTQ youth, led to book bans across the state, driven frustrated teachers out of the profession, and it is causing LGBTQ families to leave Florida. Having a safe and supportive environment is critical to their success. ![]() We also know that people are coming out at increasingly younger ages, and school is often one of the first places they do so. Supporting learning environments that value free thought, accurate information, critical thinking, and open communication are essential to student success at all levels of education. Safe and affirming schools where every student is protected and every family is respected are a key component of realizing full equality in Florida. ![]() (Last Updated: May 19, 2023) EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS
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