DeSantis’ mixed bag in culture-war fights includes settlement over LGBTQ subjects in schools.

Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, which prohibits teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools, remains in place under a settlement with parents, students, teachers, and advocacy groups who challenged it in court. The settlement provides clarification on how the law applies to classroom instruction and resolves issues such as the return of LGBTQ-themed books to school libraries, the ability of teachers to discuss LGBTQ issues or display family photos with same-sex partners, and the resumption of anti-bullying programs addressing anti-LGBTQ bullying. The agreement does not establish a timeline for implementation but aims to provide clarity and limit the law's most harmful impacts.

March 12, 2024
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