The Parental Rights in Education Act, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law in March 2022, caused a stir. The legislation, which its detractors dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, attempted to give parents a say when it came to their children’s gender identification while limiting the use of specific materials in schools that addressed sex and LGBTQ issues. Democrats are now using the same limitations to oppose DeSantis’ most recent book and demand that it not be taught in schools. Although the bill was controversial, Florida’s educational system is still affected by it and its reach.
A campaign to stop the placement of Governor Ron DeSantis’ new book, “The Courage To Be Free: Florida’s Plan for America’s Restoration,” in K–12 libraries has been said to be spearheaded by Florida’s House Minority Leader, Fentrice Driskell. The book restriction included in HB 1557, as cleverly noted by Driskell, has backfired on DeSantis because the very trap he laid for others has now imprisoned him. It is unclear if Driskell and her liberal contemporaries will be successful in having the controversial book censored.
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The Governor’s book has several passages that Florida politicians are objecting to because they are “divisive” and shouldn’t be taught in schools. Democrats are especially upset with the Governor’s reference of violent Black Lives Matter protests and his supposed claim that children in his state had been forced to chant to the Aztec deity of human sacrifice, both of which appear in 17 passages of the book that the lawmakers have flagged. In Florida, a heated discussion over what is proper for pupils to study has been prompted by these instances of what is considered as undesirable rhetoric.
David Driskell, a teacher, aims to expose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ dubious policies on education in his state by employing a daring and attention-grabbing strategy. In his interview with the Daily Beast, Driskell emphasized the ridiculousness of the circumstance as well as the necessity for increased awareness. Unintended effects are possible, though, as Driskell’s activities might possibly increase interest in DeSantis and his anticipated 2024 presidential campaign. Many are anticipating the governor’s official declaration in the coming weeks as political intrigue intensifies.
