This past spring, Florida made headlines for its Parental Rights in Education Act, informally referred to as the Don’t Say Gay bill. While this legislation is disturbing, Florida is not the first state to implement such a bill. In fact, approximately 20 other states implemented similar Don’t Say Gay bills between January and April 2022.
In this episode, we’re taking a look at what the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act entails, the history of similar legislation, and how we can take action.
Additional Resources:
- Dennis Baxley
- Florida's Governor Signs Controversial Law Opponents Dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'
- LGBTQ Groups Sue Florida Over the So-Called 'Don't Say Gay' Law
- After Protests, Disney CEO Speaks Out Against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
- New CDC Data Shows LGBTQ Youth are More Likely to be Bullied Than Straight Cisgender Youth
- 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
- A Florida Legislator Withdrew His Amendment to the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill that Would Require School Districts to Out Students Within 6 Weeks
- As Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Takes Effect, Schools Roll Out LGBTQ Restrictions
- Another LGBTQ Resource Disappears in Duval Schools
- Banned in the USA: Rising School Book Bans Threaten Free Expression and Students' First Amendment Rights
- In Some States, Versions of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills Have Been Around for Awhile
- LGBTQ Affairs Commission, Stakeholders Denounce Legislation to Bring Discriminatory “Don’t Say Gay” Bill to PA
- Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ State Legislation
- Interest Form to Sign On to the National Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislation