White House affirms opposition to Florida's anti-grooming law

During Tuesday's press conference, the White House affirmed its stance against Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" bill, noting that the Department of Education will monitor the law to see if it violates the federal civil rights law.

"After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday signed the state's Parental Rights in Education legislation, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the administration would be monitoring its implementation to evaluate whether it violates federal civil rights law. Aside from monitoring the Florida law, are there any other actions that the White House plans to take?" one reporter asked.

"Well, both the President and Secretary Cardona spoke out very forcefully against the law," replied Communications Director Kate Bedingfield. "The president also put out a statement yesterday about the tragic impact of this kind of law on an incredibly vulnerable population. And he said that, you know, by signing this bill, the governor has chosen to target some of Florida's most vulnerable students and families, all while under the guise of parents' rights."