Florida Education Board Expands 'Don't Say Gay' Rule to 12th Grade

The Florida Board of Education has approved an expansion of the Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by opponents, that will affect the K-12 teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a rule that would only allow discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in fourth through 12th grade if it is in line with state curriculum or in a health class a student can choose not to participate in. The newly approved rule will take effect in one month after it goes through a procedural comment period.