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March 13, 2024

Florida Settles "Don't Say Gay" Lawsuit
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Florida's school teachers will be allowed to discuss sexual orientation
and gender identity - under the condition the topics are not a part of
formal classroom instruction. The clarification came as part of a
lawsuit settlement reached by Florida's education officials and a group
of LGBTQ+ rights advocates and families. Opponents of Florida's "Don't
Say Gay" law had argued the measure's vague language sparked fear and
confusion among educators and students, who were unsure if even sharing
personal details about their lives, such as drawing a picture of their
same-sex parents for a school project, would be a violation of the law.


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