Florida bans instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in all public schools

The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
The ban expands an existing law that prohibited such lessons in kindergarten through third grade.
The ban will take effect in about a month and lessons on these topics will only be allowed if required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction students can opt out of.
Critics argue the ban marginalizes LGBTQ+ people and results in self-censorship, while supporters say it clarifies curricula and sets clear expectations.
The ban is part of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' conservative agenda ahead of an expected presidential run.