FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida educators rallied on Tuesday to show state legislators that while the odds may not be in their favor, they won’t go down without a fight regarding anti-LGBTQ bills in schools.
Hosted by Safe Schools South Florida, local and state leaders spoke out against several bills, focusing on HB 1557/SB 1834, the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, in particular. The measure, which would prohibit teachers and school districts from talking with students about gender and sexual orientation, is moving quickly through the legislature.
Most recently, representatives in the House Education & Employment Committee passed the measure with a 15-5 vote. Next it goes to the House Judiciary Committee, where it could be revised before a vote on the house floor.
