The students - each with tape or a hand over their mouth - sought to convey how they feel silenced by Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” law. To put the focus on those most directly impacted by the legislation, event speakers and HRC staff displayed images of Florida students during the virtual press briefing rather than appearing on video. The legislation - which has triggered major backlash from educators and students across Florida and the country - would prevent teachers from providing a safe, inclusive classroom for all students. The discriminatory and dangerous legislation seeks to silence teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ issues or people, further stigmatizing and isolating LGBTQ+ kids and also undermining existing protections for LGBTQ+ students. Today, The Human Rights Campaign, Equality Florida, the National Center for Transgender Equality, the National Education Association and affected Floridians held a press call to discuss how Florida youth and teachers are being affected by the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” legislation signed into law in Florida this week by Gov. *Highlights From Advocates & Affected Floridians Included Below*
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