We need more civics.'ĭeSantis said he doesn't think such conversations are 'going on in large numbers,' but that he wants 'to make sure that our schools are really focusing on the basics.' They need to teach them science, history. Schools need to be teaching kids to read, to write. Do all this other stuff.' They won't tell the parents about these discussions that are happening,' DeSantis said. 'We've seen instances of students being told by different folks in school, 'Oh, don't worry. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
If Florida legislators pass the bill, it would go into effect on July 1, with all school district plans having to be updated by June 30, 2023.įlorida Governor Ron DeSantis, who supports the bill, said at a roundtable in Miami on February 7 that he doesn't approve of 'injecting these concepts about choosing your gender' at schools. In the Senate, the bill was passed by the education committee on February 8, and must be considered by two more Florida Senate committees, which could make changes, before it can be presented to the full chamber.
