'Don't Say Gay' Law Headed for Another State

Controversial legislation banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools is poised to come into effect in Louisiana, two years after similar legislation was passed in Florida.

A state law in Florida, called the Parental Rights in Education Act but known as the "Don't Say Gay" law, was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2022.

The law, which sparked criticism and protests, initially banned public school students in kindergarten through to the third grade from being instructed on sexual orientation and gender identity. Last year it was expanded to all grades.

On Thursday, the Louisiana Senate passed a similar bill by a 28-7 margin. It had previously been passed by the House 69-28.