The Damaging Ramifications of Discriminatory ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ Legislation in Florida

The Human Rights Campaign, Equality Florida, the National Center for Transgender Equality, the National Education Association and affected individuals will take part in a press call to discuss how Florida youth and teachers will be impacted by the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” legislation signed into law in Florida this week by Gov. DeSantis. The discriminatory and dangerous legislation seeks to silence teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ issues or people, further stigmatizing and isolating LGBTQ+ kids and also undermining existing protections for LGBTQ+ students. The legislation — which has triggered major backlash from educators and students across Florida and the country — would prevent teachers from providing a safe, inclusive classroom for all students.

There will be a Q+A opportunity with Cathryn Oakley, HRC’s State Legislative Director and Senior Counsel, and others after remarks.

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