Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida
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A bill that seeks to keep what supporters describe as “identity politics” out of teacher-preparation programs is ready for consideration by the Florida House, as critics warn it will stifle accurate teaching of history.
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Amid widespread controversy about removing books from school shelves, the Florida House is moving forward with a bill that could lead to fees for people who challenge numerous library books or learning materials.
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Carrying out parts of a controversial 2023 law, the State Board of Education approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and remove a sociology class from a list of "core" courses.
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The Florida House is moving forward with a bill that would allow courts to require that parents who share custody of children to use "safe exchange" locations at county sheriff's offices.
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Measures filed by Senate and House Republicans target issues such as potential defamation of people using AI in media, use of the technology in political advertising and the creation of a state council that would look at potential legislative reforms.
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Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school-voucher program that serves students with special needs, as some proponents of the scholarships say demand has outpaced supply.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a federal lawsuit in Tampa that accuses the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of using "manipulative" features to keep kids hooked on the social-media platforms.
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As Florida Atlantic University waits for its stalled presidential search to resume amid a state investigation into “anomalies” in the process, support is growing for Interim President Stacy Volnick to be offered the job on a permanent basis.
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Democrats immediately objected to the appointment of Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Moms for Liberty has been a major player in controversies about attempts to remove or review books at schools.
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State education officials have approved two rules that could help set the stage for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents' objections to school library books.
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Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students.
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The Economic Club of Florida hosted a discussion about laws in Florida and other states that allow college athletes to be paid for use of their names, images and likenesses.