Florida Implements Strict Bathroom Rule for College Staff, Faces Controversy

The Florida State Board of Education is set to vote on new rules that would require state colleges to fire employees who use a bathroom other than the one assigned to their sex at birth, despite being asked to leave. The proposed regulation also extends to student housing, potentially forcing transgender students living in dorms to use bathrooms that align with their sex at birth. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill in May restricting access to bathrooms, making it a signature issue for his presidential campaign. Critics argue that the proposed rules exceed the authority granted by the law. The State University System is also expected to pass similar regulations, as it is governed by officials appointed by the governor.