In wake of Florida law, additional states seek to restrict certain LGBTQ discussions in schools

Bills similar to Florida's controversial legislation that bans certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools are being considered in at least 15 states, data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union and reviewed by CNN shows.

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