Florida Senate Passes 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, Awaits DeSantis's Approval

The Florida Senate has passed an expansion of the "Don't Say Gay" law, which bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through eighth grade and restricts discussion of these topics in high schools to an "age appropriate or developmentally appropriate" manner. The law also makes it easier for books to be taken off school shelves. Critics argue that the law will harm LGBTQ+ youth, while supporters say it promotes parental rights and transparency in education. The bill is expected to be signed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.