"Florida Settles Lawsuit, Clarifies 'Don't Say Gay' Law Impact on Classroom Discussions"

Florida settles a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Parental Rights in Education law, which prohibited classroom instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in certain grades. The settlement clarifies that the law does not prohibit references to LGBTQ+ people, families, or issues in classrooms, and it does not prevent teachers from providing lessons about stopping bullying based on gender or sexual orientation. The agreement aims to provide clarity and guidance to schools and districts regarding the implementation of the law.