Current Version
| Region | Florida |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. As of 2023, it was expanded to 12th grade. There were also numerous other changes to the bill. |
| Sources | https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/BillText/er/PDF https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/called-dont-gay-rules-expanded-12th-grade-florida/story?id=98691183 |
Revision History (4)
Revision by Belmount. added more information
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| Description | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. As of 2023, it was expanded to 12th grade. There were also numerous other changes to the bill. |
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| Sources | https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/BillText/er/PDF | https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/BillText/er/PDF https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/called-dont-gay-rules-expanded-12th-grade-florida/story?id=98691183 |
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Revision by tsusamu
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| Description | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents be given the option to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. |
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Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "Doctors and other establishments can now refuse service to people who are LGBTQ+."
- Note field is incorrect "Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools between the up until grade 3 or if the content is not developmentally appropriate for grade level as deemed by state standards. "
Revision by JerofDoorhandle
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Fine as punishment | State-enforced |
Reports (1)
- All information is correct, just adding sources "also schools are not allowed to use the word “gay” or “homosexual” "
Revision by JerofDoorhandle
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Fine as punishment |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | (REMOVED) |
| Start Date | (NONE) | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Description | A Florida House committee on Thursday passed a bill seeking to ban discussions of sexuality and gender identity in school classrooms, which LGBTQ+ advocates say will effectively “erase” LGBTQ+ history, culture, and students. | Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents be given the option to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. |
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| Sources | https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill | https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/590838-house-committee-in-florida-passes-dont-say-gay-bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/BillText/er/PDF |
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