Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is strongly opposing the recent rule change by the Biden administration regarding transgender students in primary schools. He has made it clear that he will not comply with any aspect of this rule. Last week, the Biden administration introduced new regulations for transgender students, falling under Title IX. These regulations aim to prevent schools from enforcing the use of bathrooms based on students’ assigned gender at birth.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stated that the new rule ensures that schools are safe, welcoming, and respectful of everyone’s rights. However, he did not provide an explanation as to how this rule change promotes a safe and welcoming environment for the majority of students who may be confused about their gender.
“No one should face bullying or discrimination just because of who they are, who they love,” Cardona told reporters on April 19. “Sadly, this happens all too often.”
However, DeSantis emphasized in his response to the announcement that no single entity, be it the federal government or any other, possesses the authority to discriminate against children who are not experiencing challenges with their gender identity.
“We are not gonna let Joe Biden try to inject men into women’s activities,” DeSantis said Thursday on X. “We are not gonna let Joe Biden undermine the rights of parents. And we are not gonna let Joe Biden abuse his constitutional authority to try to impose these policies on us here in Florida.”
He added: “We will not comply.”
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Florida’s response to Joe Biden trying to inject gender ideology into education, undermining opportunities for girls and women, violating parents' rights, and abusing his constitutional authority:
We will not comply. pic.twitter.com/12pnpOU68Z
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 25, 2024
