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DeSantis signs ‘game changer’ voucher bill, making all Florida students eligible for scholarships
Democrats have argued the bill will have a grave financial impact on traditional public schools
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Florida lawmakers pass universal school vouchers, despite critics saying it will cost $4 billion
“This is going to be corporate welfare for parents who are already paying for private schools.”
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Florida lawmakers are considering sending students to school year-round
“Number one, this bill could help every child that participates. Number two, we have lost two years due to COVID for education.”
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Florida House passes bill expanding private school vouchers, allows home-schooled students to receive funds
Home-schooled students who receive the vouchers would be classified as participating in a “personalized education program” under the bill.
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New Florida bill would make it easier for people to object to instructional materials and library books
The measure also would limit instruction on ‘human sexuality,’ including topics such as STDs, for middle- and high-school students.
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Florida legislature moves closer to allowing open carry
Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled this week that he would support an open-carry proposal.
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‘You ain’t seen nothin’ yet’: Florida Gov. DeSantis hints at tackling more culture war issues at State of the State address
DeSantis used parts of Tuesday’s speech to focus on red-meat issues for Republican voters.
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Florida bill would ban ‘political loyalty tests’ in schools, universities
Rep. Spencer Roach, a North Fort Myers Republican who sponsored the bill, pointed to things such as diversity, equity and inclusion statements.
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Florida bill would give DeSantis power to allow pre-game prayers at school sporting events
Bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.
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Florida House says school voucher plan would cost $209 million next year, but critics say it could cost upwards of $4 billion
The revamped measure would allow 20,000 home-schooled students to receive vouchers next school year.
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Rev. Al Sharpton leads Florida rally criticizing DeSantis over rejection of AP African American studies course
Hundreds of people marched several blocks from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church to the Capitol for a rally.
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Gov. DeSantis hints at getting rid of AP classes in Florida
“This College Board, like, nobody elected them to anything. They’re just kind of there…”
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Florida athletic association drops questions about student menstruation cycles from required medical evaluation form
“There is absolutely no reason for the FHSAA to collect such private information and no reason why the schools need it.”
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Florida House moves forward with permitless carry
Under the proposal, people with concealed firearms would need to carry valid identification.
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Besides Disney mess, Florida lawmakers’ upcoming special session will also deal with DeSantis’ migrant flight program
Jackson Peel, a spokesman for House Democrats, called the special session outline a “variety pack.”
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AP African American studies class changed after criticism from Florida Gov. DeSantis
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson called the revisions “censoring Black and queer history.”
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New College board fires president, and installs former GOP House speaker Richard Corcoran
The moves came after Gov. Ron DeSantis this month appointed six conservative board members.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to defund diversity and inclusion initiatives at state universities
“Diversity, equity and inclusivity programs will also include disability and accessibility services — I guess DeSantis wants to abolish those too,” Eskamani said in a Twitter post.
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New bill would allow Florida residents to conceal guns without a permit
The group Prevent Gun Violence Florida vowed to fight against the legislation and cited “a clear link between lax gun laws and increased gun violence.”
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‘Black history is American history’: Florida Gov. DeSantis faces potential lawsuit over rejection of Black AP history course
“Are we going to let Gov. DeSantis, or anybody, exterminate Black history from the classrooms in Florida?”