The statewide walkout demanded that the administration end its “attacks” against LGBT+ students and staff at Florida universities, which the governor’s opponents have linked to his sweeping agenda to eliminate access to gender transition healthcare and transform public education in the state. At least six state universities have complied with the request, according to Insider. “Our office has learned that several state universities provide services to persons suffering from gender dysphoria,” the letter states. University of Central Florida students and supporters join protests against the DeSantis administration on 23 February. Today we walked out with students at @floridastate to support academic freedom and our diverse student bodies!
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