'Don't Say Gay' Law

It's in response to what they say is CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing the legislation.

From abortion to education, here's a look at what came out of the legislative session.

CEO Bob Chapek expressed concerns about the bill that would limit conversations about gender and sexuality in K-3 classrooms earlier this week.

A member of the LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida said “the anti-LGBTQ animus behind this bill was made very clear.”

Secretary Cardona said “the Department of Education has made clear that all schools receiving federal funding must follow federal civil rights law"

Disney CEO Bob Chapek says the company will pledge five million dollars to groups "working to protect" LGBTQ+ rights. The Human Rights Campaign says it won't take Disney's money.

The measure prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade.

The statements come as the Florida Senate could vote Tuesday on legislation banning certain discussions about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

A Senate subcommittee passed the measure that would prohibit school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grade levels. It now goes to a full Senate vote.

Critics say legislation that they dub the "Don't Say Gay" bill does not take into account the effects these measures could have on a child’s physical or mental health.

The bill bans class lessons on gender identity or sexual orientation for grades K-through-3. Lessons for older kids must be “age-appropriate” as defined by state standards.

Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) says he believes the "Don't Say Gay" bill is a personal attack on LGBTQ youth in Florida.