Psaki calls Florida parental rights bill 'a form of bullying', dodges question on similar Biden 1994 vote

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki condemned the Florida parental rights in education bill as "discriminatory," "horrific," and "a form of bullying," repeating a narrative that brands the legislation as "Don't Say Gay" despite the bill's actual contents.

The bill, H.B. 1557, requires school districts to adopt procedures that "reinforce the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding the upbringing and control of their children." It prohibits classroom instruction – not casual discussion – on "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" with children in third grade or younger, "or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."