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What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?

Demonstrators gather to protest what opponents have dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, which has passed in Florida's House and Senate [File: Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press]

Employees of The Walt Disney Company have called on the business to “do more” about legislation in the US southern state, Florida, that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity – dubbed by opponents the “don’t say gay” bill.

They are demanding that Disney show its support for its LGBTQ+ employees by ” stopping construction and investment in the state of Florida until hateful legislation is repealed”.

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