Culture
Florida could lower abortion ban from 15 weeks to 12 weeks(The Center Square) – Changes could be coming to Florida’s abortion laws after the incoming senate president, Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, said she would like to see Florida’s abortion ban go… Read More
Culture
DeSantis’ office calls for investigation as ‘all ages’ Christmas drag show tour ends in FloridaThe touring Christmas drag queen show that welcomed children in most of its sexually explicit performances across 36 cities is coming to an end in Florida, one of the only… Read More
Public Education
DeSantis blasts teachers’ unions, proposes paycheck protection for teachersGov. Ron DeSantis has big plans for Florida’s teachers – and teachers’ unions – in 2023. On Monday, DeSantis hosted a “Freedom Blueprint” conference in Orlando, Florida where he… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 12-16)New Jersey Christian school fills shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child – Students and staff at Atlantic Christian School in the Egg Harbor Township of New Jersey filled 69 shoeboxes with… Read More
Culture
Florida ranks No. 1 in parent-led education(The Center Square) – Florida ranked first in the United States for parental involvement in education, according to the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power Index. The index is released… Read More
Culture
Florida launches optional child ID program for parents(The Center Square) – Florida has launched a new Child ID program and is distributing Child ID kits to all Florida school districts for parents of kindergarteners, Attorney General Ashley… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Florida Catholic school enrollment boosted by stellar academics, strong faith foundation and expanded education choice scholarships(reimaginEd) – Enrollment in Florida’s Catholic schools, which rebounded slightly last year after a pandemic dip in 2020-21, is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade. Read More
Culture
DeSantis’ office: No ‘U-turns’ on decision to strip Disney of special status after education bill opposition(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has no plans to back down against corporate behemoth Walt Disney Co. after speculation that laws put in place in April to… Read More
Public Education
Students must use bathrooms of their biological sex, Florida school district decides in turnaboutA Florida school district is reversing its policy allowing students to choose bathrooms based on “gender identity” rather than their biological sex. The Nov. 22 decision by the Brevard County… Read More
Public Education
Florida recognizes schools that provide support for military family children(The Center Square) – Florida continues to honor military families through a range of state and local resources , in addition to schools that are providing extra… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
By the numbers: An analysis of religious school enrollment in Florida(reimaginED) – More than 173,000 students in Florida attend private religious schools using one of the state’s education choice scholarships, representing nearly 70% of all students receiving scholarships. Florida’s two… Read More
Culture
Florida medical boards approve ban on gender treatments for minorsFlorida's two medical boards have approved a rule banning puberty blockers and other gender transition treatments for minors. At a joint meeting on Friday, the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine… Read More
Public Education
Famous Florida law prohibiting sex and gender identity teaching in lower grades faces renewed legal challengesOpponents of Florida’s new law protecting young schoolchildren from age-inappropriate instruction in sex have renewed their legal fight against it. The lawsuit by a handful of students, parents, and teachers… Read More
Culture
Florida medical board approves draft ban on ‘harmful and irreversible’ gender-affirming treatments for minorsA draft rule restricting gender-affirming “care” for minors was preliminarily approved last week by a committee for the Florida Board of Medicine. The proposal would ban doctors in the state… Read More
Crime, Immigration
Florida law enforcement officers seize enough fentanyl to kill state’s entire population(The Center Square) – In the past few months, Florida law enforcement officers have seized enough fentanyl to kill the state’s entire 22 million population. Attorney General Ashley Moody announced… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Florida Christian school appeals decision upholding prayer ban over football loudspeakerA Florida Christian school is continuing a years-long legal battle after being prevented from praying over a loudspeaker system before a championship game. Cambridge Christian School has appealed a lower… Read More
Public Education
Florida board of education policy can revoke teachers’ licenses for teaching gender identity to 5-year-olds(Daily Caller) – The Florida Board of Education unanimously approved a series of policies Wednesday, including one that disciplines teachers who teach gender identity or sexual orientation to 5-year-olds. Under… Read More
Government
Florida scholarship programs set new records as enrollment soars(reimaginED) – The 2022-23 school year got off to a strong start for education choice scholarships in the Sunshine State, with several programs seeing record-breaking enrollment. Overall, more than 240,000… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Survey shows Florida’s private schools may soon be full(reimaginED) – Florida’s private schools may reach full enrollment capacity in as little as three years according to data from a survey conducted by Step Up For Students, a state-approved… Read More
National
Florida to continue flying noncitizens in U.S. illegally north(The Center Square) – Florida will continue transporting foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally north for at least another eight months, according to a state contract and purchase orders reviewed and… Read More