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Black leaders vow to ‘fight like hell,’ after Florida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African-American studies course

“Black history matters. Black history is not inferior. And Black history does not lack educational value.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 23, 2023October 25, 2023

“Black history matters. Black history is not inferior. And Black history does not lack educational value.”

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Florida universities spend millions on diversity, equity, inclusion

The University of South Florida reported spending that included about $1.2 million for its Diversity and Inclusion Office.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 18, 2023January 18, 2025

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Florida professors accuse DeSantis of violating a court order blocking the Stop WOKE Act

The motion filed Wednesday pointed to Walker’s Nov. 17 order, which prohibited the Board of Governors from enforcing the law against any university.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 12, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis demands colleges release data on how much they’re spending on CRT and diversity courses

During an inauguration speech Tuesday to start his second term, DeSantis took aim at ideological issues on campuses.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 4, 2023August 22, 2023

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How exactly should Florida school librarians be trained to screen books?

The workgroup developing the training includes members of the conservative group Moms for Liberty.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida December 8, 2022April 19, 2024

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Florida professors could lose tenure for violating state’s race-related instruction laws

The proposed tenure-review regulation would make “any violation” of the Stop WOKE law one of seven criteria that would be considered.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida November 4, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida’s law restricting race instruction

The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit April 22, arguing that it violated First Amendment rights and was unconstitutionally vague.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 8, 2022July 10, 2024

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‘Stop WOKE’ court battle rages on as law takes effect in Florida

The law (HB 7), which DeSantis signed April 22, spurred fierce debates before passing during this year’s legislative session

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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Here are some of Florida’s new laws going into effect this Friday

As of the end of last week, DeSantis had vetoed 11 measures passed this year.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 27, 2022September 20, 2024

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Florida’s new anti-CRT law creates confusion for universities required to perform Title IX training

The types of training exercises Title IX coordinators can conduct may change when a new state law goes into effect next week.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida businesses sue state over ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ alleging the law is unconstitutional

The lawsuit alleges that the law is “an immediate infringement of plaintiffs’ free speech rights.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal judge expected to decide fate of Florida’s anti-CRT law this week

Though he didn’t make a decision, Walker said he had “grave concerns” about the plaintiffs’ legal standing to pursue blocking the law.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 22, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida lawyers fire back in lawsuit against DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE Act’

Plaintiffs in the case allege that the law and regulations violate First Amendment rights and are unconstitutionally vague.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 7, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida wants social-studies text books to not include ‘Critical race theory, social justice, or culturally responsive teaching’

The state’s process for adopting social-studies materials is slated to continue through April 2023.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 19, 2022August 30, 2024

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Under new law, Florida universities could lose funding if caught teaching CRT

Under the conforming bill, which passed Monday, universities would be ineligible for what is known as performance funding

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Republicans are on the verge of passing controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ and CRT bills

The House is poised to pass the measures Thursday, after GOP members on Tuesday rejected dozens of proposed changes filed by Democrats.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to allow parents to sue schools over Critical Race Theory

“Let’s be clear, Gov. DeSantis and his administration know full well that CRT (critical race theory) is not taught in K-12 schools or workplaces,” said Sen. Shevrin Jones.

by Ryan Dailey December 15, 2021August 3, 2023