stalled in the Florida Senate. But Love fears this bill, while grabbing fewer headlines, may pose an even greater risk to students expressing identities at school they cannot present at home.
Ostensibly, the bill would allow parents to opt out of certain school programs and even let them decide not to vaccinate ther children.
The most concerning aspect of the legislation, especially for LGBTQ+ students, is that it would inform parents if their children access mental health services through school.For the record, the lawmakers behind the legislation deny their intention is to out youth to their parents.
During committee hearings, State Sen. Ray Rodrigues said the legislation simply collects parental rights already enshrined in Florida law.