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Eugene

(61,900 posts)
Thu Oct 19, 2023, 10:54 PM Oct 2023

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Source: The Advocate

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Though the original law was written for public schools, the Florida Department of Education approved a new rule expanding it to private schools.

BY JACOB OGLES
OCTOBER 19 2023 1:30 PM EST

Even private schools in Florida will now have to segregate bathrooms, following a decision by appointees of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Florida Department of Education approved a new rule imposing regulations on bathrooms and changing facilities at private post-secondary educational institutions. The move requires private schools to follow the same regulations as public schools under a law signed by DeSantis earlier this year that requires schools to provide separate male and female bathrooms and locker rooms and enforce use based on gender assigned at birth.

That law specifically was written to only impact publicly owned facilities, but the Board of Education rules it also covers all schools, including private schools, colleges and universities. It also specifically left it to authorities in charge of those facilities to enforce the law.

Anti-LGBTQ group Moms For Liberty spoke in favor of the Board of Education imposing the rule even at private schools.

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Read more: https://www.advocate.com/news/transgender-bathroom-ban-florida-private

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Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools (Original Post) Eugene Oct 2023 OP
Our most pressing issue Deuxcents Oct 2023 #1
What will they do justgamma Oct 2023 #2
With proper permissions, billboards need be erected ... sanatanadharma Oct 2023 #3
Florida tries to supress the major important issues by spreading this. RKP5637 Oct 2023 #4

Deuxcents

(16,248 posts)
1. Our most pressing issue
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 12:07 AM
Oct 2023

Meanwhile, Floridians are leaving the state because our home, car and health insurance is sky high. The book police were only supposed to protect kids K-3 but that, too, has expanded to higher learning. We have plenty of issues that need urgent attention/action but you know, priorities.

sanatanadharma

(3,707 posts)
3. With proper permissions, billboards need be erected ...
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 06:26 AM
Oct 2023

With proper permissions, billboards need be erected in places with such imagery questioning the what is the right way to honor humanity and individuality.

His picture and the words, "Republicans want him in your daughters restrooms."

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)
4. Florida tries to supress the major important issues by spreading this.
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 12:12 PM
Oct 2023

Under DeSantis, Florida has become such a depressing state. Nothing important gets done and the bizarre governor spends his time in other states. The guy is a damn fool and does not play with a full deck of cards.

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