On today’s NOTICE News Daily: Florida is looking to expand its controversial ban on teaching young children about sexual orientation and gender identity issues to include all students in its public schools. Plus: how you could win a $250 Amazon gift card for your class…
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Top Story: Florida moves to expand ban on sexual orientation, gender identity teaching
Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a Republican-backed measure that banned classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade. Critics denounced what they dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill. Now, the state might expand that through 12th grade. >> Full story
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- Go Deeper: Parents want more say in how schools run. Do emerging bills ignore the real crisis? (USA Today)
- New poll: DeSantis agenda wins in Florida but could cost him in 2024 -Reuters/Ipsos poll
- White House Response: White House slams DeSantis’ proposed expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as ‘utterly wrong’ (The Hill)
In Other News…
- ‘Your platform should be banned’: U.S. lawmakers grill TikTok CEO: TikTok’s chief executive faced tough questions on Thursday (March 23) from lawmakers who are convinced the Chinese-owned short video app should be barred for being a potential national security threat to the United States. >> Full story
- A grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump has yet to announce a decision about whether or not to charge him with a crime – but the Manhattan D.A. is not happy. >> Full story
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