Don’t Say Gay

Florida Teacher Fired Over Nickname: DeSantis’ Commissioner Blocks Deal, Sparks Outrage

Following a parent’s accusation, a Florida teacher reached a settlement with the state, allowing her to retain her teaching certificate. The settlement, which included a fine and ethics course, stemmed from the teacher using a student’s preferred nickname, a practice that allegedly violated the state’s “don’t say gay” law. While the state upheld the settlement, Brevard Public Schools will not rehire the teacher, citing the probationary period. Despite the controversy and the Education Commissioner’s initial opposition, the local teachers’ union celebrated the decision, advocating for the teacher’s return to the classroom.

Politics

Supreme Court Ruling: “Don’t Say Gay” Regime Imposed on US Schools

In the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Supreme Court ruled that parents with religious objections to books with LGBTQ+ characters must be allowed to opt their children out of related public school instruction. This decision, handed down along party lines, places a substantial new burden on public schools. The ruling requires schools to notify parents in advance and allow them to excuse their children from instruction involving such books, even without clear evidence of constitutional violations. Consequently, schools are likely to exclude books that introduce queer themes or characters to avoid potential lawsuits, potentially leading to a “Don’t Say Gay” regime across the nation.

John Q. Hosedrinker Jun 27, 2025

Don’t Say Gay

Florida Teacher Fired Over Nickname: DeSantis’ Commissioner Blocks Deal, Sparks Outrage

Supreme Court Ruling: “Don’t Say Gay” Regime Imposed on US Schools

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