The leader of an influential conservative organization is joining the chorus of critics blasting Disney for being too 'woke' for its opposition to a parental rights bill in Florida championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jessica Anderson, the executive director of Heritage Action, applauded DeSantis for signing "Parental Rights in Education" legislation despite attempts by the progressive left and Disney to vilify the legislation that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Walt Disney employees and demonstrators during a rally against the Florida"Don't Say Gay" bill at Griffith Park in Glendale, California, U.S., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. About 60 Walt Disney Co. staffers walked off the job Tuesday to protest the coFLORIDA REPUBLICANS CONDEMN 'WOKE' DISNEY, URGE MORE BOYCOTTS BY CONSERVATIVES AGAINST THE 'ACTIVIST MACHINE'
Anderson continued: "While the left and woke companies like Disney continue to lie about the Florida Parental Rights in Education bill, Florida has remained committed to protecting children in grades K-3 from being exposed by unnecessary sexualized classroom instructions along with strengthening parents’ rights."
DeSantis signed the legislation into law this week that bars instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Critics have depicted the bill as hurtful to LGBTQ rights and inclusiveness. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at the Eau Gallie High School aviation hangar in Melbourne, Florida, on March 22.itself mentions the word gay. It states that "classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.
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