Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law goes into effect

The disaster continues in the United States. Promulgated in March, the “Do not say gay” law had it has aroused many reactions. Many teachers and parents have they expressed their indignation and disagreement with this conservative law.

However, it went into effect on July 1: in Florida, it is now forbidden to raise issues of sexual orientation and gender identity at school primary.

LGBTQ + associations have mobilized

” It is up to parents to talk about these issues with their children “: these are the words of The Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, per justify this prohibition.

At the Orange County Public Schools Board of Trustees, Orlando, teachers, parents and LGBTQ + activists have mobilized. Saffy’s mother, a non-binary child, explains: “this new law invites people to sue the school if they don’t like what they say there”as reported France Inter.

A law that threatens the safety of children

This situation prompted Anita Carson to do it resign from his teaching position last month. As confirmed France Interstudies have shown it talking about sexual orientation and gender at school reduces the risk of suicide among LGBTQ + youth.

” We know that students who do not have a trusted adult and who identify with something they care about and are trying to understand can engage in riskier behaviors. “

Anita Carson

According to Marie Clairethe Human Rights Campaign group, which advocates for the rights of LGBTQ + people, made the same alarming observation via its lawyer, Cathryn M. Oakley: ” The Florida state legislature is playing a dangerous political game with the health and safety of LGBTQ + children. “

” Our governor has always bet on extremist ideas: he tries to position himself for the presidency by seducing the Trump electorate. The more extreme you are, the more votes you get and is using the LGBTQ community as a political target. “

Josh Bell, founder of the LGBTQ + “One Orlando” association

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