The legislation was also the target of jokes at Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony. I am not backing down." The law takes effect July 1. "Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that."īut DeSantis was defiant in the face of critics, "I don't care what Hollywood says. "Florida's HB 1557, also known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law," the statement read. On Monday, a spokesperson said in a statement that the company hopes the law is repealed or struck down in court. Leading up to the bill's signing, critics, which include The Walt Disney Company, lambasted Florida lawmakers for the legislation. Social support is vital for suicide prevention, and I want to remind LGBTQ youth in Florida and across the country that you are not alone." UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center Facebook Tumblr Instagram Rainbow Newsletter For updates subscribe to our newsletter Visit our Staff page to find email. The Trevor Project says these provisions, "appear to undermine LGBTQ support in schools and include vague parental notification requirements, which could effectively require teachers to 'out' LGBTQ students to their legal guardians without their consent, regardless of whether they are supportive."Īmit Paley, CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, said in a statement that, "While I am saddened to see this harmful bill signed into law, I am inspired by the outpouring of support for LGBTQ students we have seen from parents, teachers, celebrities, and their peers.
It also gives parents an option to sue a school district if the policy is violated. Supporters of the legislation say it's meant to allow parents to determine when and in what way to introduce LGBTQ topics to their children. It reads, "Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards." Make sure its correct as you will use this to log in to the club. The bill, which some opponents have called "Don't Say Gay," was signed by DeSantis on Monday. When you complete the sign-up form, well send you an email to confirm your email address. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill. Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. 24, signed a bill into law Monday that restricts the education of LGBTQ topics in the state's public schools. These stories demonstrate how the fight for equality and acceptance has to continue today.Florida Gov. We've heard of the battles that trans people face on a daily basis, the need for changes to laws surrounding conversion therapy and countless examples of brutal homophobia. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer news leader including politics, commentary, arts & entertainment - your source for LGBTQ news for over 50 years. READ MORE: LGBT bookshop sends 300 Trans history books to MPs across the countryīut at the same time there are stories that illustrate how far we still have to travel - not just here, but around the world. Just this year already, we've seen a spur of positive news within the community, such as councillors taking a stand for better trans rights, a record number of LGBTQ+ characters on our screens and people rallying together to fund crucial LGBTQ+ charities. There’s always been good news to celebrate within the LGBTQ+ community but the pandemic has also polarised - bringing into sharp focus the stigmas, attitudes and discrimination that certain groups still face. These last few years have highlighted the importance of cohesion.
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