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Florida settles lawsuit over LGBT education bill

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Florida settles lawsuit over LGBT education bill

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Florida settles lawsuit over LGBT education bill

The state and attorneys for students, parents and teachers have settled a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. It would end a fight about a law that has drawn national attention, with supporters calling the measure the “Parental Rights in Education” law — and opponents deriding it as the “don’t say gay” bill. More from the News Service of Florida, the Tampa Bay Times, and BBC News.

Banning cellphones in school is easy, right? Why that’s debatable.

When she first proposed cellphone restrictions for Pinellas County students last summer, school board Chairperson Laura Hine had little doubt in her mind. As officials delved into the details, though, it became clear that easy sounding approaches often come with complications. That’s especially true for Florida school districts, which tend to be large, serving tens of thousands of families with varying expectations. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs

Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida, the NAACP said in a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker on Monday. The letter came in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. It was also addressed to current and prospective student-athletes. [Source: AP]

Florida State fires back in ACC fight

With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving the athletic conference. FSU filed the lawsuit Dec. 22 in Leon County circuit court challenging what it describes as more than $500 million in penalties if it wants to exit the conference. But the day before the Leon County case was filed, the conference filed a lawsuit in North Carolina against FSU about many of the same issues, which focus on media rights. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Florida to develop charter school rule

The state Department of Education is preparing to develop a rule that would help carry out measures approved in the past two years related to oversight of charter schools. The department Tuesday posted a notice of development of rule-making that said one part of the rule would implement issues in a bill approved by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023. The potential rule deals, in part, with what are known as charter school sponsors, which can include school districts, state colleges and universities. [Source: News Service of Florida]

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