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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for a bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s primary schools.

Florida’s education commissioner wants the state’s public schools to eliminate mask mandates and instead make face coverings voluntary for the next school year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism from teachers after claiming the coronavirus does not pose as serious a threat to kids and suggesting Florida schools could reopen as early as May.

Teachers were unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s remarks suggesting that school could be back in session soon since younger age groups aren’t as affected by the virus. NBC 6’s Jamie Guirola reports.