“The intent of these bills seems to be to wipe out any discussion and pretend that [LGBTQ people] don’t exist”
"Censorship is the desperate rear-guard action of a movement that has already lost the fight for hearts and minds"
The Don’t Say Gay law prohibits discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in certain grade levels in public schools in the state
Duval County Public Schools slammed for removing 'Safe Space' stickers by Equality Florida as schools across state return to classes
“Non-inclusive educational environments have severe negative health impacts on LGBTQ+ students, resulting in increased mental health issues"
“Children should not be the political fodder used to inflame hatred and bigotry for the sake of winning and holding onto power"
“But what’s happening now – banning books, suppressing speech, the othering of our students, teachers, parents – it’s alarming"
“The materials you referenced have been removed for legal review to ensure the content complies with recent state legislation”
"State officials who claim to champion liberty are limiting the freedom of their fellow Americans simply to be themselves”
“Sending out a parent notification could be seen as placing a target on a student’s back,” said Lauren Kelly-Manders, a Tallahassee resident