Miami-Dade School Board Continues to Reject LGBTQ Month Recognition

The Miami school board rejected a proclamation to recognize October as "LGBTQ history month," reflecting the influence of Florida's parental rights laws on public education. The decision, influenced by conservative leaders aligned with Governor Ron DeSantis, comes after the board had previously acknowledged LGBTQ history month in 2021. The "Don't Say Gay" policy prohibits teachers from instructing on gender identity and sexual orientation, and it has been expanded to restrict pronoun usage in schools. Supporters of the recognition argued it was a ceremonial way to support LGBTQ students and families, while opponents claimed it violated parental rights and could lead to the sexualization of children.