Biden administration “monitoring” Florida because “Don’t Say Gay” bill may violate federal law

“Make no mistake: this is a part of a disturbing and dangerous trend across the country of legislation targeting LGBTQI+ students, educators, and individuals.”

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said yesterday that his department is monitoring the state of Florida for possible federal civil rights violations, just after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law.

“By signing this bill, Gov. DeSantis has chosen to target some of Florida’s most vulnerable students and families, all while under the guise of ‘parents’ rights,’” Cardona said in a statement. “Make no mistake: this is a part of a disturbing and dangerous trend across the country of legislation targeting LGBTQI+ students, educators, and individuals.”

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