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Florida school bans Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem after parent complains of ‘hate messages’
The parent attributed ‘The Hill We Climb’ to Oprah Winfrey
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Experts worry about costs and challenges of Florida’s new law that pushes back school start times
The later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire more bus drivers
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Florida’s Board of Education will consider publishing an annual list of banned library books
The proposed rule lays out a process for districts to report materials ‘subject to an objection by a parent or resident’ of school districts
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Some New College of Florida students feel ‘trapped’ in DeSantis’ ‘hostile takeover’ of their school
Students held an alternate commencement rather than listen to the administration’s choice of speaker, a former Trump adviser
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Florida teacher faces investigation after she showed class Disney movie with gay character
‘Strange World’ is Disney’s first and only movie with an openly gay character
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Orange County school board reluctantly approves book ban policies, with hands tied by the state
The district’s general counsel confirmed in an Orlando meeting they’ll have to revise their policies, thanks to new law that makes it easier to challenge books in schools
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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to defund diversity programs at Florida colleges
Schools also will not be able to spend money on programs or activities that ‘promote or engage in political or social activism’
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Florida Gov. DeSantis approves later start times for middle and high school students
The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to ban students from using phones and TikTok in schools
The law will take effect in July
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Florida legislators approve later start times for middle, high school students
The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026
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Florida bill that expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law heads to Gov. DeSantis
The measure would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade
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Florida bill to impose eight-year term limits on school-board members heads to Gov. DeSantis
Monday’s approval came during a legislative session that has included lawmakers pursuing various other changes dealing with school boards
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Floria education officials target Leon County superintendent for opposing Gov. DeSantis
The superintendent said in a statement it’s a ‘sad day for democracy in Florida.’
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Florida House passes bill to change rules around free speech on campuses
Supporters say it would bolster free speech but critics argue it could have unintended consequences
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Florida House to vote on bill that would ban ‘political loyalty tests’ in higher education
The bill also would deal with public speakers at universities, including by requiring each school to establish an ‘Office of Public Policy Events’
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Behind the scenes of Florida’s efforts to purge schools of books deemed improper
‘There are so many other important issues that are impacting their education.’ Brengle said. ‘It’s not the books in my library.’
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‘Racist at its core’: Bill targeting college diversity, equity, inclusion programs backed by Florida Senate panel
‘SB 266 will lead to diminished educational quality.’
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Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law expanded through all grades in public schools
The rule requires that teachers shall not ‘intentionally provide’ instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through 12th grade
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Florida proposal would require school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools
‘This really is about the businesses, the contracts, the leases for these buildings.’
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Florida Senate backs controversial higher-ed bill, with changes to hiring and curriculum requirements
Senate Democrats criticized the proposed curriculum-related issues in the bill