Referring to those who identify as LGBTQ, Sen. Lawmaker behind Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill yanks amendment requiring schools to out studentsĭemocrats continued to condemn the measure as homophobic.High school students across Florida walk out to protest 'Don't Say Gay' bill.Teachers, students, LGBTQ advocates make final push against 'Don't Say Gay' bill.House votes to regulate talk of sexual orientation, gender identity in Florida schools.'Don't Say Gay' bill moves closer to becoming law in Florida.More coverage from the USA TODAY Network: The 22-17 vote came after weeks of national attention over the measure, which has grabbed the attention of international newspapers, Hollywood actors and the White House. Ron DeSantis, who has suggested he will sign it into law. The legislation - titled 'Parental Rights in Education' (HB 1557) but dubbed by critics the 'Don’t Say Gay' bill - now heads to Gov. Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill restricting speech in public school classrooms on sexual orientation and gender identity, sparked by one lawmaker's concern that children were being 'trendy' in coming out as gay.
