Coverage dated February 21, 2022 to February 24, 2022

Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passed By Florida House

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Feb 23, 2022

Newest development Feb 25, 2022 · 4 reportsFlorida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics

The legislation would limit Florida classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identify.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill in Florida requires schools to out students to their parents within six weeks

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Names this update

    Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passed By Florida House

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Newest

    Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

Reports & sources

44 articles, oldest first.

  1. Insider

    A new amendment to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill would force schools to out gay and transgender children to their parents within 6 weeks (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The "Don't Say Gay" bill also prohibits "discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels."

  2. The Hill

    Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill in Florida requires schools to out students to their parents within six weeks (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    A new amendment to Florida’s “Don't Say Gay” bill would require schools to inform parents of their children’s sexual orientation within six weeks of learning the student isn't straight,

  3. Truthout

    Amendment to Florida "Don't Say Gay" Bill Would Force Teachers to Out Students (opens Truthout)

    Published

    Truthout's feed description

    Critics lambasted the amendment by the bill's author as an "all-out attack" on LGBTQ youth in the state.

  4. Governing

    Florida Voters Split on Proposed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill (opens Governing)

    Published

    Governing's feed description

    A deep partisan divide exists over the bill that would limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in state schools, with 63 percent of Democrats against the measure while 54 percent of Republicans approve.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Florida bill would require schools to inform parents of child’s sexual orientation (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A Florida lawmaker has proposed an amendment that would require schools to notify parents of their children’s sexual orientation as part of a larger and highly controversial bill that would bar schools from discussing sexual orientation with students.

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Florida GOP 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in House (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida House Republicans on Tuesday advanced a bill to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the

  7. The Columbian

    Fla. GOP ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida House Republicans on Tuesday advanced a bill to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the pr

  8. Orlando Weekly

    Florida's 'Don't Say Gay', CRT fearmongering bills under discussion in state House (opens Orlando Weekly)

    Published

    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    The Republican-dominated Florida House is on the brink of passing two of the most controversial education proposals of the 2022 legislative session, drawing ire from...

  9. NBC News

    Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in the House (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The measure would prohibit discussions about "sexual orientation or gender identity" in primary school classrooms.

  10. FOX 13 Tampa

    Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Florida House (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The Florida House version of the so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill passed in a 69-47 party line vote Thursday.

  11. NBC News

    Florida House passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The bill has provoked national outrage in recent weeks, with major newspapers, Hollywood actors and the White House weighing in.

  12. Towleroad Gay News

    'Don't Say Gay' Passes Florida House, 69-47; Law Would Limit School Discussions; Reps Voting In Favor Told: 'You Are Voting To Be An Opponent' Of LGBTQ Community (opens Towleroad Gay News)

    Published

    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    Don't Say Gay in Florida Schools; The measure passed 69-47 on Thursday, with mostly Republican support.

  13. Advocate

    Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Just Passed in House After Emotional Debate (opens Advocate)

    Published

    Advocate's feed description

    The state's House voted 69-47 in favor of the bill.

  14. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida House backs schools bill on sexual orientation, gender identity (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.

  15. KTVZ Bend

    Florida House approves bill prohibiting schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in K-3 classrooms (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Devan Cole, CNN Florida moved one step closer on Thursday to banning teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms for young students, with the state’s GOP-led House of Representatives approving a controversial bill that’s facing intense opposition from LGBTQ advoc…

  16. Newsweek

    "Don't say gay" bill sails through Florida's Republican-dominated House (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Another bill regarding what discussions can be had over race and discrimination in public schools also passed through the state House.

  17. Forbes

    Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passed By Florida House (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The legislation would limit Florida classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identify.

  18. Delaware Public Media

    Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics (opens Delaware Public Media)

    Published

    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying, but the Republican sponsor says it's meant to protect children and keep parents informed.

  19. CBS News

    Florida's controversial "Don't Sat Gay" bill is "an aggressive attack," LGBTQ advocates say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Florida's House of Representatives passed the bill and Governor Ron DeSantis has also signaled his support of the legislation.

  20. BizPac Review

    Florida House passes bill to limit age-inappropriate sexuality, LGBTQ discussions in elementary schools (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    Laurel Duggan, DCNF Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade Thursday. The legislation […]

  21. Orlando Weekly

    'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Florida House (opens Orlando Weekly)

    Published

    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed...

  22. The Daily Caller

    Florida House Passes Bill To Limit LGBTQ Discussions In Schools (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

  23. CBS News

    Florida House passes controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The bill would prohibit schools from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with students in kindergarten through third grade, and limit discussions in higher grades.

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