That makes it a “Don’t say straight” law too, because straight is definitely a sexual orientation. HB 1557, “An act relating to parental rights in education,” bars instruction on anything to do with sexual orientation and gender identity. But as any strict constructionist will tell you, it’s not just a “Don’t say gay” law. Ron DeSantis signed it into law on March 28.
Hoping to strike a blow for heteronormativity, in a party-line vote in March the Florida House and Senate passed a controversial “Don’t say gay” bill.
