A new report has found online hate targeted at the LGBTQ+ community has surged over 400% following the Parental Rights in Education bill.
Research was conducted by LGBTQ+ advocate group Human Rights Campaign and nonprofit organisation, Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The legislation has been dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ as it has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for children up to grade 3.
However, critics of the law have stated the language can be carried beyond the third grade and impact older students. The bill was passed on 8 March and took effect from 1 July.