Florida classrooms will now permit discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity after constraints put by the state's controversial "don't say gay" law. According to the Associated Press, the agreement, concluded on Monday, establishes clear parameters for discussing LGBTQ+ topics in educational setup. The settlement outlines permissible conversations concerning sexual orientation and gender identity within Florida's classrooms. This comes in response to a law enacted two years ago that restricted instruction on these subjects. Critics of the law contended that it left educators uncertain about whether openly identifying as LGBTQ+ or displaying related symbols, like rainbow stickers, in educational settings violated the legislation. As per the settlement, the Florida Board of Education will issue instructions to all school districts, clarifying that the law does not prohibit discussions about LGBTQ+ individuals, nor does it hinder the adoption of anti-bullying measures based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Moreover, it also allows the formation of Gay-Straight Alliance groups. The agreement specifies that the law applies equally to both LGBTQ+ and heterosexual individuals and does not cover library materials not directly used in classroom teaching. The settlement says that conversations on sexual orientation and gender identity are allowed as long as they are not part of formal instruction. Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida, praised the "legal victory" and hailed the strength of collective action. #Students & Youth Culture