Democrats claim Florida is pushing 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Here's what the legislation actually says

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Progressives have claimed that the parental rights bill is anti-gay.

There is no discussion of the actual contents of the bill.

The bill, officially named Parental Rights in Education, prohibits school employees or third parties from giving classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

There is a report on the education bill in a press conference.

The bill, which passed the state Senate Tuesday after passing the House last month, has been dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by Democrats who claim it prevents discussion of being gay in the state's schools.

President Biden referred to the bill as a "hateful bill" in a statement last month.

The governor lambasted the reporter for saying "Don't Say Gay" at the press conference.

It is why people don't trust people like you because you peddle false narratives.

The governor said that parents would be able to send their child to kindergarten without having some of the stuff in the curriculum.

Pushaw fired back at the AP reporter.

She asked what the bill's real name was. Are AP reporters expected to read legislation before writing about it?

The Parental Rights in Education bill was read by Fox News Digital.

The bill does something.

The right of parents to make decisions regarding the upbringing and control of their children in a specified manner is required by the requirement.

It does not allow discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity with children in third grade or younger, or in a manner that is not appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.

If there is a change in the student's services or monitoring related to the student's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being, the school must notify the student's parent.

It does not allow schools to force a student to give up information to a parent.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about the firefighting effort and available assistance for Bay County during a press conference in Panama City on March 6, 2022. <span class="copyright — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about the firefighting effort and available assistance for Bay County during a press conference in Panama City on March 6, 2022. Michael Snyder-USA TODAY NETWORK

It requires school districts to inform parents of each health care service offered at their student's school, as well as the option to decline any specific service.

It requires that parents be allowed to see their child's educational or health records.

It requires the school to get parental permission before giving a health screening to students in kindergarten through third grade.

It requires schools to respond to a parent's concerns within seven days of being notified, and the school must resolve those concerns within 30 days. If the issue isn't resolved, parents can file a lawsuit against the school district or request the state Commissioner of Education to appoint a special magistrate to try to find a solution.

The bill does not do anything.

The word "gay" is not banned in school settings.

Sexual orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the classroom.

It doesn't require schools to inform parents if their child comes out as gay.

It does not require schools to inform parents of the student's mental, emotional, or physical well-being if a reasonable person would believe that disclosure would result in abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

Gauff, a Florida native, is against the Don't Say Gay bill.
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