RELATED: Florida's 'don't say gay' bill is just the beginning: Republicans want to claw back all gay rights Parents have the option to sue a school district if they believe the policy is violated. School districts must also submit materials for review of 'age-appropriate' materials at every grade level. Schools are also obligated to contact parents if a student comes out to a school administrator.
The legislation, which Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law this week, outlaws any reference to sexual orientation in classrooms from kindergarten to third grade. McKinnon's comedic response was the beginning of a wave of other celebrity reactions to the Florida law, formerly referred to as the Parental Rights in Education bill. 'If you can't say it, you might as well sing it - gay, gay, gay!' The audience promptly joined in on a rhythmic chant of 'gay' to the tune of Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water.' 'If the 90's were right and gay means bad, then this is the gayest law I have ever seen!' she said, pointing to the camera with a defiant head shake on an SNL episode earlier this month.
' Saturday Night Live' comedian Kate McKinnon summed up Hollywood's indignation at Florida's controversial new 'Don't Say Gay' law on 'Weekend Update.'
