What is the gay bill in florida

Florida Just Expanded the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law. Here’s What You Need to Know

We've seen libraries that have clearly inappropriate pornographic materials for very young kids," DeSantis claimed at the signing. The bill has stirred debate and controversy nationwide. They say it will harm LGBTQ youth by shunning representation and inclusion in classrooms, putting the mental health and safety of this group at risk.

Impact of HB 1557 (Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill) on LGBTQ+ Parents in Florida

Todd and Jeff Delmay - one of the first same-sex couples to get married in Florida - say this bill would make it impossible for their year-old son Blake to talk freely about his dads. And the couple warned the bill could marginalise LGBT youth as they come to terms with their identity.

DeSantis signs 'Don't Say Gay' expansion and gender-affirming care ban

It did not need legislative approval to pass—just the vote by the state school board. The current version of the law is already having an effect on the numbers and types of books for younger children that are being challenged and the resources being withdrawn from schools.