Florida's governor signs controversial 'Parental Rights In Education' bill into law

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : Critics feel the "Parental Rights In Education" bill is discriminatory and threatens the acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ students in public schools.
51% : Truth test regarding sexual orientation, gender identity in Florida schoolsDespite the governor's claims that lessons on sexual orientation or gender identity are being taught to young students, a review of the state's current educational standards tells a different story.
50% : Under the "Health Education" category, nowhere does it mention anything about sexual orientation or gender identity in those grade levels.
45% : The highly contentious legislation bans classroom instruction on "sexual orientation or gender identity" in kindergarten through third grade, or "in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.
45% :Lovely said when she raised concerns about the book to the school's principal, she was told "Call Me Max" is required by the School District of Palm Beach County to be in public schools.
45% :In the letter, Superintendent Mike Burke and all seven school board members said they "stand firmly against any legislation that would compromise acceptance and respect for our students based on race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other demographic targeted for discriminatory exclusion."
44% : The 'Don't Say Gay' bill prohibits any classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary schools and restricts these conversations throughout high school to 'appropriate' discussion.

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