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March 29, 2022

LGBTQ+ Groups Sound Alarm as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs "Don't Say Gay" Bill
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In Florida, Republican Governor Ron De Santis on Monday signed a bill
that prohibits school discussions of sexuality and gender identity with
students in kindergarten through third grade. De Santis signed the bill,
known by critics as "Don't Say Gay," despite widespread condemnation
from teachers, students and LGBTQ+ rights advocates who say the law will
severely impact the mental health of children.

Gov. Ron De Santis: "I don't care what corporate media outlets say. I
don't care what Hollywood says. I don't care what big corporations say.
Here I stand. I'm not backing down."

In a statement, the group Equality Florida said, "De Santis has damaged
our state's reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place for all
families … This law will not stand. We will work to see it removed
either by the courts as unconstitutional or repealed by the
legislature."


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