parental rights

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.”

A previous decision backed the Leon County district in a dispute about a student wanting to express a gender identity and use pronouns the child's parents didn't support.

The law seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening certain social media accounts. It allows parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.

The law, dubbed by sponsors the "Protection of Children" bill, sought to prevent venues from admitting children to adult live performances.

The Leon County school district was victorious in a lawsuit about a student wanting to express a gender identity and use pronouns the child's parents didn't support.

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

The Littlejohn family sued the Leon County school system in a dispute stemming from their child wanting to express a different gender identity and pronouns.

Recent changes to state law have empowered parents and residents to challenge school library books.

After reaching a development deal, Disney has ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company for opposing an education law.

Three parents are challenging a Florida law that increased scrutiny of school-library books and instructional materials. They want to be able to challenge book removals.