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New Law Would Ban Controversial Flags at State and Local Governments, Schools

Controversial flags, including the rainbow “Pride” flag and the Confederate flag, would be banned at state and local governments, public schools, and postsecondary state-funded institutions under a proposed Florida law.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — State and local governments, public schools, and postsecondary state-funded institutions would be restricted on what flags could be flown or posted under a proposed law. The move comes after employees at several local municipalities and public schools across Florida have displayed flags to push an agenda.

The Florida Standard reported on a Wellington dad who sued a Palm Beach County middle school last fall for “homosexual indoctrination” after a teacher displayed a gay “Pride” flag as a segue to discuss her gay lifestyle with students.

Dr. Frank Deliu told The Florida Standard that his lawsuit is now in legal limbo after a Palm Beach County Circuit Judge made rudimentary errors in ruling on the school district’s motion to dismiss.

LIMITING FLAG DISPLAYS

According to HB 101, sponsored by Rep. David Borrero (R-Miami-Dade), state and local governments, including public schools and universities, would only be allowed to fly the following flags:

  • United States flag
  • Florida State flag
  • POW-MIA flag
  • Florida Firefighter Memorial flag

“No other flag may be exposed to public view for exhibition or display, in any manner, by a governmental agency, local government, or unit of local government,” the bill’s text says.

If passed, the bill would go into effect on July 1 this year.

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