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Settlement limits enforcement of Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ act

The state signed the settlement after a federal appeals court blocked another DeSantis law known as the Stop Woke Act.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix March 13, 2024September 19, 2024

The state signed the settlement after a federal appeals court blocked another DeSantis law known as the Stop Woke Act.

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Florida Republican behind state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill sentenced to 4 months in prison over pandemic fraud

He was ordered to turn himself into custody by noon Jan. 29.

by Silas Morgan and Fresh Take Florida October 20, 2023December 12, 2024

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Federal court asked to revive challenge to Florida’s 2022 ‘don’t say gay’ law

Plaintiffs in the appeal are three LGBTQ students and 11 parents and teachers.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 7, 2023February 21, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning gender-affirming care, drag shows, preferred pronouns, and more

DeSantis also signed a bill that will give the governor and state education officials increased authority over the Florida High School Athletic Association.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 17, 2023March 9, 2024

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Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law expanded in all public schools through 12th grade

“Like the Legislature, the board has provided no definitions for what ‘instruction’ on sexual orientation or gender identity means…”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida April 19, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida House votes to expand so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to eighth grade, ban use of preferred pronouns

“Look, the LGBTQ community isn’t going away, trans people aren’t going away.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 31, 2023August 22, 2024

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Tossing of Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit is appealed

The notice of appeal does not detail arguments that the plaintiffs will make at the Atlanta-based appeals court.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 27, 2023November 8, 2023

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Tampa Bay Republican files law expanding Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Anderson’s bill would go beyond the instruction issues to address personal pronouns.

by News Service of Florida March 1, 2023July 10, 2024

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Tampa photographer Dave Decker shares his favorite photos of 2022

by Ray Roa December 29, 2022

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Florida lawmaker behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law charged with wire fraud, money laundering

Harding issued a statement Wednesday evening that said he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida December 8, 2022October 20, 2023

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Opponents try again to block Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

The challenge, filed Thursday in the Northern District of Florida, argues that the plaintiffs have suffered “concrete harms” from the law.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 31, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal judge rejects challenge to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, but allows option to refile

The lawsuit alleged, in part, that the law violated First Amendment and due-process rights.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 3, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law doing ‘widespread’ harm, motion says

The law “is affecting virtually every aspect of public education…”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida September 13, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal judge urged to halt Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

The lawyers on Friday filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 29, 2022October 16, 2023

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A Hillsborough school district guide told teachers to not out students, so now Florida will review all LGBTQ support documents

Board member Ryan Petty said he has “grave concerns” about some LGBTQ support guides provided to students, teachers and school staff members.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022April 9, 2025

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D.C. and 15 states sue to block Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

They filed a motion Wednesday seeking approval to submit a friend-of-the-court brief.

by News Service of Florida August 5, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida asks judge to toss out challenge to controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Republican lawmakers titled the measure the “Parental Rights in Education” bill.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s Board of Education sets date to workshop enforcement of so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

The law will take effect July 1 and prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

by News Service of Florida June 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says state will takeover Disney’s self-governing district

Lawmakers last month, at DeSantis’ request, voted to dissolve Reedy Creek as of June 2023.

by News Service of Florida May 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘We can lead with love, but let there be some anger in that’: Equality Florida director delivers powerful call to action

by Ray Roa May 12, 2022