'Restricting discussion of queer people and erasing our identity within public schools will only exacerbate the pre-existing issues that LGBTQ+ youth face,' said student organizer Jack_Petocz.
, would effectively ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in elementary school or at any level"that is not age-appropriate," an undefined term. The measure would also allow parents to sue schools who fail to adhere to the bill's nebulous terms.the GOP-controlled state House last month by a vote of 69-47, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in voting against the measure.
"While those senators walk onto the Senate floor, they need to look you in the eye first and see your humanity before they vote on this bill," Smith added. In addition to the Tallahassee protest, many hundreds of students in Winter Park reprised last week'sJack Petocz—a student at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast and lead organizer of the walkouts—said he was suspended following last week's demonstrations.to DeSantis requesting a meeting with the governor, Petocz wrote that"this legislation is damaging to LGBTQ+ youth across Florida.