Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Monday sent a lengthy email to employees to address the concerns of LGBTQ+ staff over the company's public silence on legislation in Florida that would squelch discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Disney has not issued any public statements condemning the Florida legislation, which would forbid school districts from encouraging classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity "in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students."
Activists describe the legislation as Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled his support of the bill, which has yet to be passed by the state senate.
