Equality Florida has agreed with the Floridian Government that HB 1557 must be narrowly enforced, as follows (222/1,172 words quoted = 18.9% of press release):
- Classroom references. The law does not prohibit references to LGBTQ+ persons, couples, families, or issues [...] in which a teacher is not “instructing” on the subject of sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Non-discrimination. The law does not target LGBTQ+ persons, couples, families, or issues. Rather, it requires neutrality and prohibits “classroom instruction” on the subjects of sexual orientation or gender identity [...]
- Anti-bullying and acceptance. The law does not prohibit instruction or intervention against bullying on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, nor does it require the removal of safe space stickers or elimination of safe space areas for the benefit of LGBTQ+ persons.
- Extracurricular activities. The law does not prohibit Gay-Straight Alliances [...], participation and expression by LGBTQ+ persons in other extracurricular events like school dances, or the wearing of clothing that is affiliated with LGBTQ+ persons or issues or that does not conform with one’s perceived gender identity.
- Library books. The law does not apply to library books, so long as those books are not being used in the classroom to instruct on the subjects of sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Third parties. The law does not apply to non-school-personnel [...] so long as the school is not delegating to such third party the role of providing classroom instruction on the subjects of sexual orientation or gender identity.
