A majority of Floridians between the ages of 18 and 24 - recent secondary school graduates - disapprove of efforts to erase LGBTQ+ people in classrooms. Opposition for the bill is even stronger in younger populations. The Florida Senate must vote this discriminatory piece of legislation down.”Īccording to the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida, 49% of Floridians oppose the legislation while only 40% support it. “The ‘Don't Say Gay or Trans’ bill is a politically motivated, shameful effort to attack and endanger LGBTQ+ students. Oakley, State Legislative Director and Senior Counsel at the Human Rights Campaign.

Refusing to acknowledge our existence doesn’t change any of that,” said Cathryn M. “LGBTQ+ people proudly exist across Florida, whether politicians approve or not - and we are part of America’s past, present and future. This bill would also undermine existing protections for LGBTQ+ students.

It would block teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ issues or people, further stigmatizing LGBTQ+ people and isolating LGBTQ+ kids. If signed into law, the bill would prevent teachers from providing a safe, inclusive classroom for all. Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill (HB 1557/SB 1834).