The use of alternative names is not covered by the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida guidelines, which address some LGBTQ-related issues,
suchSas the use of restrooms designated for the opposite sex and the prohibition of teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom except in specific circumstances.
The principles state that teachers should not discourage or forbid parents from being notified of choices pertaining to a student’s mental, emotional,
Or physical wellness, albeit they are vague regarding what these decisions may include. Additionally, it states that if there is a legitimate fear that sharing.
This information might result in the pupil being abused or neglected, the teacher may choose to withhold it. Teachers are suing the Florida Department of Education.
And other authorities, the Hillsborough County School Board, the Lee County School Board, and the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees in an effort.
To overturn the state’s statute that forbids K–12 educators from using preferred pronouns. Despite the state’s appeal, federal judge Mark Walker banned a portion of the statute.
