In a move that’s sure to send shockwaves through classrooms and craft supply stores alike, Texas has officially passed a law making it a crime to bring a Pride flag to school. Yes, you heard that right—a crime. As in, “break out the handcuffs and call the sheriff, we’ve got a rainbow situation in Room 305.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed “The Classroom Sanctity Act,” unofficially known as “No Rainbows Allowed,” which criminalizes the presence of Pride flags in public schools. At the signing, Abbott emphasized the need to protect students from “dangerous ideological symbols.” The law imposes fines of up to $1,000 and potential detention for violators, including teachers and students.

Critics, including LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, have condemned the bill as a blatant attack on diversity. The law’s implementation has already led to incidents, such as a teacher being escorted from a school for a rainbow sticker on her water bottle. In response, students and educators are defying the ban, posting pictures with Pride symbols and creatively resisting through classroom decor.

As the debate continues, some lawmakers are pushing to expand the law further, raising concerns about a broader crackdown on diversity in education. The law has ignited widespread controversy and sparked a social media movement, with many questioning the implications of such legislation on creative expression and inclusivity in Texas classrooms.