Rep. Randy Fine

But whether the state can take action and what that action might be are unclear

Barbara Pariente, the first Jewish woman on the Florida Supreme Court: In America, "freedom for the speech we hate"

The board overseeing the state's public universities is requesting a legal opinion from Attorney General Ashley Moody on whether Florida Atlantic University's presidential search process was aligned with state law.

Those who damage religious cemeteries, project images of religious “animus” onto a property without permission, or harass others due to religious-based garments could face third-degree felonies.

Proposal author Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay said the curriculum is expensive. Not only does the state pay the Florida Virtual School for courses, but districts also get money for their virtual courses.

Conflict is erupting over a House education budget item that would strip $200 million from a dozen local school districts that defied Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to ban mask mandates that did not allow parents to opt-out.

Florida's school choice programs are set to allow more students in and families will likely receive more money under plans approved by the legislature. There will also be fewer programs to choose from, a move supporters say streamlines the process and makes it easier for families to navigate.

Florida lawmakers want to expand school choice, but what that will look like remains uncertain. The House is nearing a vote on its plan while the Senate is expected to take up its version Wednesday. Still the two chambers remain far apart.

Florida lawmakers will deal with the pandemic’s impact on education when they reconvene in Tallahassee in March. Among the issues: a steep drop in student attendance, growing concerns about learning losses and a Republican effort to consolidate the state’s school choice programs.

Florida will keep its 12 public universities—for now. Plans to merge Florida Polytechnic and New College of Florida into the University of Florida died…