/tags/desantis-education-policies DeSantis Education Policies en-US WLRN Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:58:07 GMT /education/2024-08-29/book-ban-florida-lawsuit-publishers A coalition of major publishing houses, along with several prominent authors, students, and parents, filed a lawsuit Thursday against Florida public school officials. It challenges the state's controversial 2023 law, which has led to the widespread removal of books from public school libraries. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:58:07 GMT /education/2024-08-29/book-ban-florida-lawsuit-publishers Sergio R. Bustos /education/2024-06-07/parents-challenge-a-florida-book-objection-law Three parents have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial 2023 Florida law that increased scrutiny of school-library books and instructional materials, alleging the process for removing books unconstitutionally discriminates against parents who disagree with "the state's favored viewpoint." Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:29:48 GMT /education/2024-06-07/parents-challenge-a-florida-book-objection-law Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /education/2024-05-07/dei-florida-college-university-fau-diversity Public colleges and universities across Florida are closing down diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in response to changes in state law. At Florida Atlantic University, that led to the closure of the Center for IDEAs. But now students are bringing new life to the space. Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-07/dei-florida-college-university-fau-diversity Kate Payne /education/2024-05-06/florida-education-restrictions-spur-community-teach-ins-on-black-history In recent years, conservative lawmakers have sought to limit how public schools teach race and history. To combat those efforts, community groups are stepping in to fill the void. Mon, 06 May 2024 13:52:07 GMT /education/2024-05-06/florida-education-restrictions-spur-community-teach-ins-on-black-history Nancy Guan /education/2024-04-12/new-college-president-richard-corcoran-is-getting-a-200-000-bonus Corcoran's bonus was already laid out in a compensation package approved last year. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:37:48 GMT /education/2024-04-12/new-college-president-richard-corcoran-is-getting-a-200-000-bonus Kerry Sheridan /law-justice/2024-04-10/federal-judge-blocks-enforcement-of-floridas-school-pronoun-restrictions A federal judge has blocked education officials from enforcing a law requiring a transgender Hillsborough County teacher to use pronouns that align with her sex assigned at birth, saying the law violated her First Amendment rights. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:15:46 GMT /law-justice/2024-04-10/federal-judge-blocks-enforcement-of-floridas-school-pronoun-restrictions Dara Kam | News Service Florida /law-justice/2024-04-01/teacher-argument-florida-school-pronoun-restrictions A transgender Hillsborough County teacher is one of two instructors who are seeking a preliminary injunction. The judge says he will do his "best to get out an order as quickly as possible.” Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:27:38 GMT /law-justice/2024-04-01/teacher-argument-florida-school-pronoun-restrictions Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /the-florida-roundup/2024-03-18/parental-rights-lawsuit-settlement-florida LGBTQ+ advocates say the law was too vague — leading to fear, confusion, and anxiety in students, parents, and teachers. The settlement defines what the law can and cannot regulate in schools. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:43:21 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2024-03-18/parental-rights-lawsuit-settlement-florida Meghan Bowman /education/2024-03-14/lgbtq-instruction-parental-rights-education-florida-settlement As news of a settlement over the Parental Rights in Education Act broke March 11, both sides appeared to proclaim victory. Here are four things PolitiFact Florida learned from reading the settlement. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:33:56 GMT /education/2024-03-14/lgbtq-instruction-parental-rights-education-florida-settlement Grace Abels | PolitiFact /education/2024-03-12/florida-teachers-sexual-orientation-gender-identity After a challenge to a law critics dub "Don't Say Gay," students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction. Both sides claimed victories in the settlement. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:32:48 GMT /education/2024-03-12/florida-teachers-sexual-orientation-gender-identity Associated Press