Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is expected to sign House Bill 1557, which supporters call the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, but that opponents refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
It has become a national lightning rod in recent weeks, with President Biden calling the legislation “hateful.” Meanwhile, many conservatives have argued that the bill is limited in scope and has been misinterpreted by its critics.
All of that has obscured the text of the bill itself, which is complex — if at times vague — and is about much more than gay rights.
It could have far-reaching implications for Florida children, potentially even those who have no connection to L.G.B.T.Q. issues.