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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.
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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.