Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (D- Miami Gardens) today released the following statement on the State Board of Education’s expansion of DeSantis’ “Don’t Say Gay” law:
When DeSantis says ‘jump,’ his Republican allies can’t help themselves but respond ‘how high’ as they do his grunt work all in service to his 2024 presidential campaign. It was never about protecting kids. If they truly wanted to protect kids, they would make sure ALL kids are protected, especially our vulnerable LGBTQ young people who experience high rates of mental health challenges and are three times more likely to commit suicide.
It’s clear this isn’t about the urgent issues everyday Floridians face – from property insurance and housing costs, to flooding and food insecurity. The people elected us to tackle these issues on their behalf, and this dereliction of responsibility is yet another slap in voters’ face.
