According to Trevor Project, when LGBTQ teens are provided access to spaces that affirm their gender identity, rates of suicide attempts are decreased.
I am hoping that the law will be repealed at some point because it carries huge risks for a wide portion of students.Įven before the introduction of the law, suicide rates among LGBTQ students were already higher in comparison with their straight counterparts. While president Biden has previously called it ' hateful', the White House issued a statement expressing its deep concern with the law describing it as 'discrimination, plain and simple'.įlorida governor Desantis downplayed these criticisms referring to it as mere 'sloganeering' and part of 'woke gender ideology'.Īs an educator, I do stand with LGBTQ students, teachers, educators, and parents in Florida and everywhere. The law has been described as dangerous and discriminatory, as it can leave LGBTQ students feeling isolated and unsupported by their schools.
Since its enactment a few months ago, The law has been met with indignation and criticism from LGBTQ activists and allies. The act requires that all educational materials distributed, provided, or used within any school district adhere to these standards. More than that, the law also requires that any training developed or provided by a school district must adhere to the standards established by prohibiting classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels or in a specified manner. The law further adds that school district personnel must also not discourage parental notification and involvement when it comes to decisions affecting a student's mental, emotional, or physical well-being.
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