Florida 'Don't Say Gay' law inspires proposed legislation in Ohio
By Lauren del Valle, CNN Two Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill that in many ways mirrors Florida's controversial law that critics
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN Two Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill that in many ways mirrors Florida's controversial law that critics
Introduced on Monday, Ohio's HB 616 would forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, just like the Florida law.
Educators and officials in Columbus are condemning Florida's "Don't Say Gay Bill," especially now that the Ohio House has introduced its own version.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) said he had not yet read the bill and added that the topic has not been discussed among House Republican caucus members. The legislation also revives a previously introduced ban on teaching Critical Race Theory.
LGTBQ advocates and teachers' unions are rallying against the legislation, which they call harmful to students and educators.