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Florida Black lawmakers press state to change new school curriculum that says slaves benefited from slavery

The standards have drawn criticism from the White House and prompted a defense from Gov. DeSantis

by News Service of Florida July 31, 2023September 30, 2023

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Florida approves PragerU’s conservative ‘curriculum’ to be used in schools

Descriptions of the content on the PragerU website bill it as ‘the leading network with educational, entertaining, pro-American kids shows for every grade’

by News Service of Florida July 25, 2023April 3, 2025

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Vice President Harris condemns Florida’s ‘extremist’ leaders over education guidelines about slavery

Harris joined numerous Black leaders throughout the country in criticizing state officials for signing off on the curriculum changes

by News Service of Florida July 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida education board approves new rules on bathroom use and preferred pronouns in public schools

The revised rule came after Gov. DeSantis and lawmakers approved a law prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity

by News Service of Florida July 20, 2023March 18, 2025

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Florida Board of Education tees up rules prohibiting TikTok, preferred pronouns in schools

The proposals will go before the board during a meeting Wednesday

by News Service of Florida July 14, 2023August 14, 2024

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New proposals target TikTok, adult performances and preferred names at Florida schools

Some of the proposed rules stem from controversial new state laws set to go into effect Saturday

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 28, 2023August 3, 2023

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Out-of-state students at Florida universities could soon pay higher tuition costs

Presidents and trustee chairs of all 12 state universities co-signed a letter endorsing the idea of an out-of-state tuition hike

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 21, 2023July 27, 2025

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Authors and parents sue Lake County Schools over banned book about penguin family

‘Tango Makes Three’ is a picture book about a penguin family with two fathers

by Bellanee Plaza June 20, 2023February 26, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to establish state-run ‘competitive’ school in Florida

The school could start admitting students as early as the 2024-2025 academic year

by News Service of Florida June 20, 2023May 21, 2025

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Seminole County school offers to reprint yearbook without LGBTQ+ pages after parents complain

The pages feature photos of the school’s gay Straight Alliance club and definitions of LGBTQ+ terms

by Chloe Greenberg June 1, 2023May 26, 2025

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Florida will publish annual list of school library books banned or challenged

The board’s chairman said the move will ‘provide transparency for our families’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 25, 2023February 1, 2025

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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

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023January 7, 2024

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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

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 10, 2023July 23, 2025

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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

by News Service of Florida May 6, 2023April 21, 2024

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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.’

by Emma Behrmann, Fresh Take Florida April 25, 2023September 7, 2024

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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.’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF April 18, 2023July 25, 2025

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Florida lawmakers pass taxpayer-backed voucher expansion to all students

“This is going to be corporate welfare for parents who are already paying for private schools.”

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 24, 2023February 3, 2024

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Florida House bill expands private school vouchers to all students, including home-schooled students

Home-schooled students who receive the vouchers would be classified as participating in a ‘personalized education program’ under the bill

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 20, 2023June 17, 2025

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Florida House panel approves bill that would allow anyone to challenge books taught in schools

Opponents are characterizing it as enabling book bans

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 16, 2023March 19, 2024

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Florida bill that would eliminate DEI programs moves forward, despite student pleas

Gov. DeSantis and top higher-education officials touted the House bill and a similar Senate measure

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 14, 2023July 15, 2025

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