Florida Department of Education

The Florida Department of Education sent a memo to district superintendents and charter school leaders in September, reminding them that school boards are responsible for the materials available to students.

The Florida Board of Education voted Wednesday to require public school districts and charter schools to add artificial intelligence requirements to their internet safety policies.

The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.

Students in Florida’s public schools will soon be learning an interpretation of McCarthyism and the Cold War that is steeped in rhetoric of that era.

On "The Florida Roundup," we dive into the debate regarding school book removals across the Sunshine State.

Leaders say the milestone, achieved during the 2024–2025 school year, represents both academic progress and a powerful community victory.

The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."

Florida continues to lead the country in pulling books from school libraries, according to the American Library Association and the advocacy group PEN America.

A public records request filed by a volunteer with the Florida Freedom to Read Project shows that reviewers found many issues with Ramsey's "Foundations in Personal Finance 4th edition."

Educators, school officials and several Florida public school districts, including Broward County, said critical race theory never has been part of Florida’s K-12 curriculums.

The Florida Education Association's lawsuit says the Florida Department of Education went beyond the scope of HB 1467 in its training, which led some districts to cover shelves.

The nonprofit, American Oversight, is requesting records involving communication between state and federal education officials, outside groups, and the office of Gov. DeSantis.