Florida Governor Signs Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, Wins Criticism

EFE EPA Cristobal HerreraGovernor Ron DeSantis has come under fire for his new law

Florida Governor, weRepublican Ron DeSantisthis Monday the 28th, passes the controversial law known as “Don’t say like me(“Don’t Say Like Me”), which prohibits schools from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity In primary education, which is why she immediately became an object of criticism. The next day for sarcasm at the party Oscar Because of the law that has now been enacted, DeSantis stressed in a press conference after signing the law that he “doesn’t care” about what HollywoodThe press and companies say. The law, officially called Parental Rights to Education, essentially bars teachers from addressing gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms with students from kindergarten through second grade, when students are typically seven or eight years old. From the third year onwards, in primary education, both issues can be addressed in an “age-appropriate” manner. Under the new law, parents will be able to file lawsuits against the school district and receive damages if the rules are not followed.

On Twitter, President of the United States, Joe BidenOn Monday, he said the current administration “will continue to fight for dignity and opportunity for all students and families, in Florida and across the country.” All students deserve to feel safe and welcome in the classroom. our youth LGBTQI + “They deserve to be endorsed and accepted for who they are,” Biden said. DeSantis, who will seek re-election for another four years in the November elections and be seen as a potential candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election, said he will remain steadfast in defending the right of parents to decide what they want for them. Children in the 2024 Presidential Election. Education. DeSantis, who signed the regulation at a school in Spring Hill, West Florida.

“It is not appropriate for children in preschool age and first and second grades. Parents do not want this to happen in our schools,” the governor added, which in the midst of the election campaign also has a law restricting the right to abortion and other ultra-conservative regulations on the table. One of the reactions was The first to sign the law from Disney, which is Florida’s largest employer and a major donor to conservative politicians like DeSantis. Disney said in a statement, “It shouldn’t have been passed or made into law,” declaring that it is “dedicated” to supporting the rights and safety of its LGBT employees, and the efforts of organizations struggling to stop this law in the legislature or in the courts.

Under pressure from LGBTQI+ officials, Disney, which had remained silent until then, was forced to criticize the controversial law when it was passed by the Florida Congress in early March. It cost an argument with DeSantis, who has criticized the theme park company over its business ties to China. On Sunday evening, during the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, actress, writer and comedian Wanda Sykes mocked the bill. “Let’s have a great night. For you guys in Florida, we’re going to have a gay night,” said Sykes, who is openly lesbian. On Monday, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Manny Diaz did the same, noting that “today was a sad day” in the state and accusing DeSantis of bias towards hate, intimidation and discrimination, as well as putting politicians’ gains in their campaign above pain. From parents and students. Two Florida civic organizations, the Campaign for Human Rights and Equality Florida, announced in a statement that they will do everything in their power to prevent the implementation of a “discriminatory and dangerous” law that, by silencing teachers, seeks to “increase the stigmatization and segregation of LGBTI children.”

*With information from EFE