A Florida bill that prohibits conversations about sexual orientation and gender identity in primary schools has been advanced to a vote in the Florida House.
as they please AND teach subjects like reading, writing and civics. The two certainly aren’t mutually exclusive!
Blowback from critics has been swift. When the legislation was first introduced, a White House spokesperson“Every parent hopes that our leaders will ensure their children’s safety, protection, and freedom. Today, conservative politicians in Florida rejected those basic values by advancing legislation that is designed to target and attack the kids who need support the most – LGBTQI+ students, who are already vulnerable to bullying and violence just for being themselves.
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