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Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, anticipated to be a 2024 United States presidential contender, submitted the proposal in March [File: Brian Snyder/Reuters]

The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run in the United States.

The proposal, passed on Wednesday, will take effect after a procedural notice period that lasts about a month, according to an education department spokesman.

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