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Florida mom of trans student sues school district, claiming retaliation and violation of rights

Jessica Norton has been through a lengthy investigation by the Broward County schools after she sued over Florida's anti-trans sports law.

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Though the original law was written for public schools, the Florida Department of Education approved a new rule expanding it to private schools.

Florida School District Offers Refunds, Erasure of Yearbook's LGBTQ+ Content

They say it’s not about censorship, but what else could it be about?

Florida Teacher Investigated for Showing LGBTQ+ Disney Movie in Class

She says a right-wing school board member reported her to the education department because a character in the film is gay.

Florida College Enters Deal with Department of Education Over Its Alleged Civil Rights Violations

New College of Florida has been undergoing a conservative makeover since January, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed a conservative majority on the board of trustees that led to the appointment of a new president.

Drag Queen Event at Florida School Nixed Over 'Inappropriateness'

Before this year the student group had hosted the same event twice without a problem.

Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It

The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.

Florida Backs Down on Censoring AP Psychology Over Sexuality Topics

College Board threatened to not allow censored courses to be designated "AP."

Will Florida Teachers Still Be Punished for Teaching AP Psychology?

Advocacy groups demand assurances faculty won’t face retribution because of Florida’s "don’t say gay" law.

Transgender Students Could Be Outed by Florida School District's Plan

Students in Lee County who want to be identified by their preferred name and pronouns will have to have a form signed by their parents.

Florida Demands Districts Comply with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules

The new rules are seen by local activists as an attempt to "bully and intimidate" affirming school districts.

Florida Can’t Teach AP Psychology If It Censors Sexuality, College Board Says

The Florida Board of Education said the course could be taught if those elements were left out.

Florida Removes LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Info From State Website

Nadine Smith of Equality Florida says it's just the latest in a series of anti-LGBTQ+ actions by Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration.

DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection

Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.

Florida Students Limited to Excerpts of Shakespeare Due to 'Sexual' Themes

Florida’s β€œdon’t say gay” law is now depriving students of accessing some of the most read works in the English language.

Christian Nationalists Are Infiltrating Schools to Make Them Anti-LGBTQ+: Report

Texas suburb’s ideological battle unveiled in Grapevine podcast.

Fla. OK's Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules in Schools After 'Don't Say Gay'

One rule requires public notification about restroom access for transgender students, while another threatens teacher's licenses under the "don't say gay" law.

How LGBTQ+ advocates secured a victory against Florida's 'don't say gay' law

In a landmark legal victory, advocates dismantled Florida's 'don't say gay or trans' law, championing a more inclusive and accepting educational environment for LGBTQ+ students and families.

Lesbian Gov. Maura Healey Says Ron DeSantis Taking U.S. Backwards

Healey, the governor of Massachusetts, denounced the Florida governor's anti-LGBTQ+ and racist actions.

Kamala Harris Gives Fiery Speech About Florida Whitewashing History of Slavery

β€œTo debate whether enslaved people benefited from slavery β€” are you kidding me?” she said.

Florida School Leaders Punished for Accommodating Transgender Student-Athlete

It's against Florida law to allow trans girls to play on the schools' girls sports teams.