Florida lawmakers passed two bills. One bans Critical Race Theory concepts from being taught in the classroom or in the office. The other restricts instruction on LGBTQ topics in schools.
[ REALTED: Florida Rep. withdraws amendment opponents feared would out LGBTQ students ]
Republicans argue both bills protect parents’ rights.
Democrats describe the bills as censorship and argue they will stifle the teaching of Black History and further marginalize LGBTQ students.
DeSantis highlighted the CRT ban at CPAC and touted last year’s ban on trans-athletes competing in women’s only sports.
A new poll shows DeSantis capturing 55 percent of the vote against both of his likely Democratic opponents.
The poll also found DeSantis surpassing Trump among Florida Republicans in the 2024 Presidential Primary.
Congressman Charlie Crist says he believes DeSantis’ ‘culture wars’ will backfire at the ballot box.