Florida students stage school walkouts over dont say gay bill

Click here to manage all Newsletters. Under the contentious bill, "classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.

Dennis Baxley, R-Lady Lake, who sponsored the bill. Supporters of the bill, however, argued the legislation gives parents more control over what their children learn in school, and also allows students to focus more on subjects like reading and math, and not gender identity.

In the letter, Superintendent Mike Burke and all seven school board members said they "stand firmly against any legislation that would compromise acceptance and respect for our students based on race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other demographic targeted for discriminatory exclusion.

News Education. Students across Florida staged walkouts on Thursday to protest what has been labeled by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that prohibits LGBTQ-related topics in kindergarten to third-grade. We deserve to have rights. It will now head to Gov.

Ron DeSantis, who's expected to sign it into law. By: Matt PapaycikBriana Nespral. Dozens of students — many of whom were carrying signs and rainbow flags in support of LGBTQ rights — left the school just before 1 p. Ron DeSantis.

Students from across Florida walked out of their classrooms on Thursday to show support for LGBTQ+ rights and voice their opposition to the widely condemned “Don’t Say Gay” bill. A spokesperson for the School District of Palm Beach County said that if DeSantis approves the legislation, the district will follow the direction of the Florida Department of Education while continuing to maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment for students.

Critics feel the measure is discriminatory and threatens the acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ students in public schools. More than 40 students participated, carrying signs and waving flags. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Delray Beach students stage

Students at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach staged a walkout Thursday over the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill approved by the Florida Legislature earlier this week. The group added in the letter that "LGBTQ matters are conversations for older students" and are not discussed in primary grades — meaning elementary school — within the School District of Palm Beach County.

Barbancourt said the students plan to send a letter to DeSantis, asking him not to sign the bill. Actions Facebook Tweet Email.

Florida students stage walkouts

Exclusive video from WPTV Chopper 5 showed the group gathering on a play structure to protest the controversial legislation. Students across Florida staged school walkouts in response to legislation — dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill — that would prohibit discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the state.

Coined the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, the Parental Rights in Education bill H.B. and its companion, S.B.would prohibit teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in. Barbancourt said the school's principal followed students in a golf cart.

We deserve to be talked about," said sophomore Aliya Barbancourt, who organized Thursday's walkout. Florida Channel. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Students in Florida walked out of school in protest of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill after it passed through the state's House of Representatives.