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After Florida complained, changes made to Advanced Placement African American studies course
State education officials had rejected it, saying it contained inappropriate 'ideology.'
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Florida House Speaker Paul Renner offers 'permitless carry' legislation
His bill would let people carry concealed weapons without permits but stopped short of allowing open carry.
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Policy
School vouchers expansion takes first step in Florida Legislature
Among other things, a new bill would allow home-schooled students to receive vouchers to attend private schools.
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Florida's public universities spend millions on diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn widespread attention for his vows to fight 'wokeness,' including on college and university campuses.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on freedom to start second term
His political standing is vastly different from four years ago, when he took office as a relatively little-known former congressman who narrowly won the gubernatorial election.
Policy
School LGBTQ support guides face scrutiny in Florida
A new state law requires parents be notified of student changes such as 'name and pronoun usage, and restroom and locker room usage.'
Politics
Florida legislative Democrats look to 'long game' to rebuild
Democrats hold just 35 of 120 House seats and 12 of 40 Senate seats, putting them in the super-minority in both chambers.
Policy
Thousands of Florida students involuntarily committed under state law, panel told
School districts report amount of students taken to facilities because of incidents on campuses, school transportation or school-sponsored activities.
Personality
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse confirmed as University of Florida president
State officials approved a five-year compensation contract for Sasse that includes a $1 million base salary.
Policy
Professors' tenure review could be tied to Florida's new race instruction law
The proposal lays out criteria that would be included in evaluations and makes clear that compliance with the race-related law would be considered.
Policy
Florida Board of Education OKs new regulation on school bathroom, locker room use
The roughly 40 people who signed up to speak were sharply divided, with some characterizing it as a way to provide transparency and others describing it as being potentially harmful to LGBTQ students.
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Neal Dunn, Al Lawson divided on the issues in congressional candidate forum
Both men are incumbents, but redistricting left them running for the same North Florida seat.
Politics
Election 2022: Crist, DeSantis clash on education issues
The pandemic helped fuel a focus on school board politics, for instance.
Policy
Florida Sen. Ray Rodrigues tapped to lead state's public university system
He wants to 'provide the highest quality education at the most affordable price, with degrees that lead to employment,' Rodrigues said at a State University System Board of Governors meeting.
Politics
Andrew Warren challenges his suspension by Gov. DeSantis in federal court
The Governor's Office quickly called the lawsuit 'baseless.'
Policy
Florida Gov. DeSantis touts teacher proposals amid statewide shortage
The governor teased legislation aimed at recruiting retired law-enforcement officers, paramedics and firefighters who have bachelor’s degrees.
Politics
Ray Rodrigues among those who have applied to lead Florida's public university system
The state Board of Governors is seeking a replacement for retiring Chancellor Marshall Criser, who has held the position since 2014.
Policy
Schools scramble to fill vacant teacher, staffing slots
Florida counties are advertising positions and exploring creative options to fill vacancies
Policy
Federal judge weighs businesses’ challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE' Law
A group of businesses and a consultant filed a lawsuit in June challenging the measure’s constitutionality. Among other things, it restricts the way businesses can address race-related concepts.
Policy