Florida Republicans' Controversial Policies Spark Outrage and Concern.

A proposed rule by the Florida Board of Education could expand restrictions on classroom instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity for grades 4 through 12, unless expressly required by state academic standards or part of a reproductive health course. This builds on the "Don't Say Gay" law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2022, which bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Critics say the proposed rule would make it impossible to provide adequate instruction on these topics, and it coincides with other legislation being considered in the state legislature.