The DeSantis administration is moving to expand the law known as the "Don't Say Gay Bill" 

Proposal would not need legislative approval 

• Vote is scheduled for next month before the state board of education 

• Was put forward by the state education department 

• Both are led by DeSantis appointees 

  1. seven member board is made up of appointees from DeSantis or former Gov. Rick Scott

Originally was Kindergarten - Third Grade  

• Would add 4th -12th  

Would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity 

• Unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health 

  1. Students can choose to not take sex ed 

There is also Republican legislation that is advancing that would extend don't say gay as well  

• This would expand it to preK-8th  

• This move would go farther than the proposed legislation  

• Florida DoE has and governor's office have not said why the admin rule is looking to go beyond what state  lawmakers have approved or are considering