Florida Teacher Reported to State for Showing Disney Movie With Gay Character

A teacher in Florida was reported to the state for showing a Disney movie with a gay character to her fifth-grade students.
The teacher claimed she chose the Disney movie "Strange World" because it was relevant to students' science curriculum about ecosystems and she had received parent permission.
A parent and local school board member complained to the state, claiming the movie violated legislation restricting LGBTQ topics in Florida schools.
The teacher expressed dismay at being unable to be her authentic self as an educator in Florida's public school system and had already submitted her resignation.
Critics argue the state's actions set a dangerous precedent allowing governmental censorship of media and discrimination against LGBTQ identities.