TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida teachers could soon be turning to Tallahassee for direction to try and figure out what they can and can’t do with their lesson plans, in particular, those related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
That’s because educators are likely to face a new law barring classroom instruction on those subjects from kindergarten to third grade. They won’t be allowed to teach those subjects in other grades in a way that is not age or developmentally appropriate, as determined by state standards.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill — which opponents have dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill. The bill now just awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become law.
