Florida Senate backs proposal to teach kindergarteners about threats of communism

Florida students currently can get lessons on communism in high-school social studies courses or in a seventh-grade civics and government course.

Florida students currently can get lessons on communism in high-school social studies courses or in a seventh-grade civics and government course.

Tampa Republican Jay Collins’ bill to teach kindergarteners about communism advances

Criticisms of the bill have largely centered on it potentially putting communism-related lessons in front of young students.

Bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and other supporters have warned that young people are increasingly viewing communism in a positive light

“It simply aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of communism’s impact.”