But the limits don’t stop with elementary school students: Throughout senior year, instruction must be “in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” The vaguely-written bill has left teachers and students wondering what exactly will be allowed in classrooms after July 1. The bill prohibits “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity” in kindergarten through third grade. On July 1, Florida's Don’t Say Gay bill - so named by LGBTQ+ activists -will take effect, but it’s not yet clear exactly how wide-reaching its impact will be.
