Florida public schools

A report published this month found student test scores and problematic behaviors have improved in the two years since cell phone restrictions took effect.

Despite budgetary pressures, the Escambia County School Board has spent nearly $1 million on legal fees to keep certain books out of school libraries.

A federal judge has ruled that a key part of a 2023 Florida law that led to books being removed from school libraries is “overbroad and unconstitutional.”

Florida’s Second Chance Act is a new law requiring first-time student athletes to receive heart screenings before participating in school sports.

The State Board of Education voted Wednesday to supplement in-person and virtual measures to combat threats to Florida's public schools.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope.” Charters are public schools often run by private operators.

Florida lawmakers have passed a bill barring elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the school day and testing the idea in high schools

Republican legislators say the bill would protect children from harmful content. Critics argue it would escalate challenges of books in schools.

Bill would further restrict cell phone use and require cursive instruction for younger students. Another proposal would nix an upcoming mandate for schools start times.

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