The bills passed nearly along party lines, and they still require approval from the state House of Representatives:
Florida drew national attention with a new law that prohibits educators from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that isn't age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.
Democrats slammed the bills during contentious floor debate as further harming an already marginalized population of LGBTQ students in schools. With parent or guardian permission, school personnel can provide support to a student who has “initiated communication” with educators about sexual orientation or gender identity.One sponsor, Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lancaster, said the bill empowers parents to initiate conversations of a sensitive nature, rather than teachers.
Wolf's LGBTQ Affairs Commission has criticized the legislation as a"cruel attempt to politicize LGBTQ people and deny their humanity in order to score cheap political points.”
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