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No, we don't talk about that? >> what are the chances the bill becomes law? >> ana, this bill is quickly moving through the florida legislation and it's part of a larger piece of legislation that's supposed to give parents more insight into their children's lives. the portion that has the lgbqt community concerned is about identity. let me read what it says. a school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students. first off, this is geared ...

This bill, it has two more committees to go through. it is believed it will sail through these two more stages. what will it bring from your understanding? well, it is auoin understanding? well, it is going to _ understanding? well, it is going to have _ understanding? well, it is going to have a _ understanding? well, it is going to have a chilling i understanding? well, it is. going to have a chilling effect on all school lgbt you activities, it explicitly prohibits any discussions on the primary grade levels, but it also has an additional line that can easily be interpreted to expand the ba...

Books that show, quote, inappropriate content. the legislature is trying to pass two bills that would restrict classroom discussion about race, sex and gender. joining me now from tallahassee, florida, is nbc news correspondent vaughn hillyard. vaughn, this is -- i'm not sure what to say about this other than it's chilling. >> reporter: i think it's mainstream republicanism in 2022. it's not just florida, arizona, texas, it's around the country. you are looking at republican legislatures introducing these measures that not only try to limit speech when it comes to race and history but also sex...

These types of attacks are the root cause of the mental health crisis that too many lgbtqi+ children face. the president wants lgbtqi+ young people who may be feeling scared or alone to know that they are loved exactly for who they are and that he won't stop fighting for the protections and safety they deserve. thank you for being here. a really appreciate it. i want to first read the wording in this bill. the wording is as follows. a school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropr...

Censorship, in my view. it's wrong-headed, and really is putting your head in the sand, and plus can be very disappointing and harmful in a physical way. i mean, unfortunately, a lot of the younger folks realize they're gay status get bullied at school and some end up committing suicide. so i think this is just a horrible step in the wrong direction. i hope the bill doesn't pass. i would hope the governor would veto it. obviously he's signaled he's going to sign it if it does pass. another reading we need leadership in florida. >> and gender identity in primary grade levels or a manner not age...