The Miami Dade School Board on Wednesday night struck down a proposal that would have recognized October as “LGBTQ history month” out of concern that it would violate the state’s Parental Rights in Education law, known by opponents as “Don’t Say Gay.”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
“I do believe this is in direct violation of our parental rights bill,” said board member Christi Fraga, who voted against the measure. “If not so directly, in spirit, it is.
Her initiative, which directed school leaders to explore the feasibility of leading lessons about the Supreme Court cases, clearly outlined that any move must fall in line with “state curriculum standards, and all applicable state and federal law.” Baez-Geller said at the meeting that students would be able to opt out of the potential Supreme Court lessons.“This item does not indoctrinate students, it does not force an agenda on students,” Baez-Geller said, stirring groans from the audience.
Yet many other speakers lined up in opposition of the proposed resolution, claiming that it undermines the rights of parents and their religious liberties. They said it was a “sleazy” way to circumvent Florida’s parental rights law.
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