passed by Florida's Republican-controlled state Senate this month, prohibits teachers from discussing LGBTQIA+ issues with students from kindergarten up to third grade.After Disney CEO Bob Chapek faced criticism from employees for not publicly condemning the legislation, he this month said that he would be meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and LGBTQIA+ leaders at Disney to discuss the bill.Streaming service Disney+ has now issued its own statement on the legislation, saying that it stands to "harm" young people and their families.The statement read: "Disney+ stands by our LGBTQIA+ employees, colleagues, families, storytellers, and fans, and we strongly denounce all legislation that infringes on the basic human rights of people in the LGBTQIA+ community—especially legislation that targets and harms young people and their families."We strive to create a service that reflects the world in which we live, and our hope is to be a source for inclusive, empowering, and authentic stories that unite us in our shared community."This is a breaking news story and will be updated..

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