Education

The department is slated on June 9 to hold a series of online rule-development workshops that would help implement the new laws

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

The parent attributed ‘The Hill We Climb’ to Oprah Winfrey

The later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire more bus drivers

The proposed rule lays out a process for districts to report materials 'subject to an objection by a parent or resident' of school districts

Students held an alternate commencement rather than listen to the administration's choice of speaker, a former Trump adviser

‘Strange World’ is Disney’s first and only movie with an openly gay character

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

Schools also will not be able to spend money on programs or activities that 'promote or engage in political or social activism'

The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans

The law will take effect in July

The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026

The measure would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade

Monday’s approval came during a legislative session that has included lawmakers pursuing various other changes dealing with school boards

The superintendent said in a statement it's a 'sad day for democracy in Florida.'

Supporters say it would bolster free speech but critics argue it could have unintended consequences

The bill also would deal with public speakers at universities, including by requiring each school to establish an 'Office of Public Policy Events'

'There are so many other important issues that are impacting their education.' Brengle said. 'It's not the books in my library.'

‘SB 266 will lead to diminished educational quality.’

The rule requires that teachers shall not 'intentionally provide' instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through 12th grade

'This really is about the businesses, the contracts, the leases for these buildings.'

Senate Democrats criticized the proposed curriculum-related issues in the bill

The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026

The House on Friday also passed a bill that would change residency requirements for school-board candidates

The expansion would prevent instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade