The national debate over students’ exposure to LGBTQ+ issues in schools has erupted on Long Island, most recently in the Connetquot, Greenlawn, and East Meadow school districts.
This “culture war” heated up about a year ago when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that targeted so-called sexually explicit books in Florida’s schools, sparking debate over the issue nationwide.
While some parents do not wish for their children to learn about gay and transgender individuals, LGBTQ+ advocates say that this education is important for the acceptance and ultimate wellbeing of students who identify as LGBTQ+.
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