The Jed Foundation (JED) strongly opposes this legislation, not only because of the danger it imposes on LGBTQ students in Florida, but because it directly interferes with access to mental health services on school campuses, setting a precedent that threatens all young Americans. Because it prohibits educators from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in their classrooms, the bill quickly attracted national attention and local resistance. Florida House Bill 1557, widely known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, was signed into law by Governor Rick DeSantis this week.
