Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bill on March 16
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the move Wednesday
State Sen. Clay Yarborough introduced SB 254
LGBTQ groups have criticized measure
Equality Florida staffers attended vice president's speech in Fla.
Hearing focused on rise of anti-LGBTQ extremism, violence
New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney to chair hearing
Governor earlier this year signed state's 'Don't Say Gay' law
Miami-Dade School Board rejected proclamation by 8-1 vote margin
LGBTQ youth, already at higher risk of depression, anxiety, & suicide than their peers, report their mental health being negatively impacted
