DeSantis administration moves to expand "Don't Say Gay" law in Florida - Axios

Ron DeSantis's (R) administration is moving to prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for all grades.

The big picture: DeSantis has become a champion for conservative cultural issues, gearing up for a potential 2024 presidential run that would pit him against former President Trump.

Details: The amendment, put forth by the state Education Department, would expand the ban of instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity to students beyond pre-kindergarten through third grade.

For grades 4-12, such instruction will be prohibited unless "expressly required" by state academic standards or as part of a reproductive health lesson, for which a student’s parent has the option to have their child opt out.

What they're saying: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday said the proposal is "completely, utterly wrong."

Of note: Months after the Parental Rights in Education Act went into effect last July, schools started making changes to avoid violating the legislation amid increased scrutiny, Axios' Selene San Felice reports.