‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida senate passes law marginalizing LGBTQ+ people

Governor DeSantis is expected to sign the proposal restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity

The Republican-dominated Florida legislature passed a bill on Tuesday which would forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ+ people.

The proposal, which opponents have dubbed the Don't Say Gay" bill, now moves to the desk of the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.