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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Legal Settlement Clarifies Reach of Florida's Don't Say Gay' Law

Florida parental rights law settlement allows discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools outside formal instruction.
Plaintiffs and Florida administration both claim victory in clarifying the scope of the law and emphasizing the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ individuals in school environments. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Education

Florida law blasted after permission slip sent to hear Black author's book

A controversial "parental rights" law in Florida is facing scrutiny after a confusion over a parental permission slip at a Miami elementary school.
The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has been criticized for its vague language and lack of clarification, causing confusion and a chilling effect on educators. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Education

Iowa's extreme Don't Say Gay bill challenged in new lawsuit

The ACLU of Iowa and Lambda Legal have filed a lawsuit to block an Iowa law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-12 classrooms.
The law also requires school officials to notify parents if their kids request to use pronouns or names that do not correspond to their assigned sex at birth.
The lawsuit argues that the law violates the First Amendment, Equal Protection Clause, and Equal Access Act rights of Iowa students. [ more ]
Advocate.com
5 months ago
Education

Stephen Miller's Legal Firm Sues Arizona School District Over Trans-Supportive Policies

America First Legal, led by Stephen Miller, is representing an Arizona school board member in a lawsuit against Mesa Public Schools over transgender-supportive policies.
The lawsuit alleges that the district's policies violate Arizona's parental rights law and other statutes.
The district's policy allows transgender students to use facilities and names that align with their gender identity. [ more ]
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