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ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Florida high school student who is openly gay is speaking out after he says he was subjected to censorship by school officials if he

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Florida high schooler who says he was censored in graduation speech speaks out

This weekend, many eyes will be focused on the Class President's speech for Pine View School's 2022 graduation ceremony. This comes after the 18-year-old posted to social media that his planned message on gay rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law, was being "censored" by school officials.

The law, which is set to go into effect July 1, has led to varying responses from local school leaders and generated allegations of censorship from students speaking out against the measure.

A gay Florida student who drew national attention for his activism is part of a trend of teens who experts say are engaging in civilized dissent as more restrictions in Florida kick in. They say they’re practicing American democracy, which they feel is threatened.

"I cannot ask everyone to put up that fight, I know that it’s not fair to ask people that, but we have to put our foot down and we have to fight for our home...

Pine View Class President, Zander Moricz is making headlines and gaining national attention after saying he will be silenced during his graduation speech if he mentions his activism in the LGBTQ+ comm

Traditional graduations are slated for 2022 graduates across the Suncoast after nearly two years of COVID protocols and virtual ceremonies.

The Presidential Scholars Class of 2022 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.

Zander Moricz said in social media post that officials told him leaders have a signal to end his speech if he references his role in the lawsuit or the movement.