School boards have enormous influence over what happens in classrooms. From bathroom policies to club recognition, from curriculum rules to teacher training, these elected bodies decide what is allowed, what is encouraged, and what is erased. For LGBTQ+ students and families, this is where many of the most important fights are happening.

Understanding how legal decisions and enforcement events have played out in real life can help students, parents, and educators assess risk and build a path forward. This article relies exclusively on documented cases and policy enforcement in Florida.

Each October, schools across the country observe LGBTQ+ History Month to honor the people, events, and movements that have shaped LGBTQ+ history. For students in Florida, this month can be a powerful opportunity to feel seen, connected, and included in the broader story of civil rights and progress.