Florida Expands Teaching Ban on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Florida Expands Teaching Ban , on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.

On April 19, Florida's state education board voted to ban teaching sexual orientation and gender identity through high school.

CNN reports that the ban expands the scope of a contentious state law that stands at the center of a clash over classroom content.

The Florida Board of Education determined that any instruction outside of health or reproductive courses is not appropriate at any grade level.

The Florida Board of Education determined that any instruction outside of health or reproductive courses is not appropriate at any grade level.

We’re providing clarity on what the students are expected to learn.

Nothing more than that.

This really isn’t a complicated thing, Esther Byrd, Florida Education Board member, via CNN.

CNN reports that educators in violation of the new state policy could have their teaching licenses revoked.

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CNN reports that educators in violation of the new state policy could have their teaching licenses revoked.

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Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparked controversy by signing into law a bill that banned instruction on gender and sexuality from kindergarten through third grade.

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Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparked controversy by signing into law a bill that banned instruction on gender and sexuality from kindergarten through third grade.

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DeSantis defended the bill by arguing that young children should not be exposed to such topics and did not push for upper grade levels to be included in the ban.

DeSantis defended the bill by arguing that young children should not be exposed to such topics and did not push for upper grade levels to be included in the ban.

CNN reports that the Florida legislation is just one of several bills relating to LGBTQ topics that is being debated by the state's legislature this session.

CNN reports that the Florida legislation is just one of several bills relating to LGBTQ topics that is being debated by the state's legislature this session.

Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would allow the state to fine, suspend or revoke the license of any establishment allowing children into an "adult live performance.".

Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would allow the state to fine, suspend or revoke the license of any establishment allowing children into an "adult live performance.".

CNN reports that advocates for LGBTQ rights claim the bill is aimed at cracking down on drag shows.

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CNN reports that advocates for LGBTQ rights claim the bill is aimed at cracking down on drag shows.