He also said he doesn’t believe kids of that age should be talking about sex. Similar amendments filed to the bill in the House failed, but Brandes said, “I believe we’ll find broad support for this amendment.” “This accomplishes the goal without targeting anyone,” Brandes said.Īsked if he felt the bill was filed with the intent of targeting the LGBTQ community, Brandes replied “whether it was the intent or not, it doesn’t matter - the outcome was that people feel targeted.” The substitute amendment would replace the ban on classroom instruction about “sexual orientation or gender identity” with the words “human sexuality or sexual activity.” Petersburg, filed an amendment - and later a substitute amendment clarifying its language - to the bill on Friday. (WFLA) - A Florida lawmaker has proposed an amendment to what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that would remove the language many LGBTQ advocates felt targeted their community.įla.
