Florida public schools

Calling it a move toward “curriculum transparency,” Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will intensify scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials and impose 12-year term limits on school board members.

Gov. Ron DeSantis waded further into gender politics Tuesday, issuing a proclamation that said a swimmer from Sarasota is the nation’s best “female” in the 500-meter freestyle after she finished second last week to a transgender athlete at the NCAA championship.

Students who enter high school in the fall of 2023 will be required to take a financial literacy course to graduate, under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Two years ago, Florida schools sent students home for what they thought would be a two week spring break. Instead, schools stayed closed for the rest of the year. It's a decision that school counselors say significantly affected students' mental health.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a batch of new funding to address student learning loss. The money comes from federal COVID-19 relief funds. It will be used for after-school programs, reading intervention, and the creation of regional mental health teams.

Florida students may soon be required to earn a half credit in personal finance and money management under legislation getting bipartisan support.

State leaders are considering setting a minimum wage for school workers of $15 an hour. It comes amid staffing shortages in positions such as bus drivers and food service workers.

A parental rights bill seeks to keep parents in the loop if anything changes at school regarding their child’s mental, emotional, or physical well-being. Gina Jordan reports it has the attention of those concerned about LGBTQ rights.

Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.

Pointing to a “hierarchy” that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the pandemic.