The bill, officially titled the Parental Rights in Education bill, was passed Tuesday by a 22- 17 vote following two days of combative debate. Opponents called it hateful and dangerous to the state’s young LGBTQ+ community.įlorida’s Senate on Tuesday passed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would restrict the ability of primary school teachers to speak to their students about gender identity or sexual orientation, sending the measure to the governor, who has indicated he supports it. Senators in favor of the bill argued that the legislation only aims to protect children and strengthen parental rights.Under the bill, primary school teachers in Florida would be prohibited from engaging in instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation.Florida senators on Tuesday passed the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sending it to the governor’s desk where it is expected to be signed into law.