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Recent News About Florida Department of Education
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Only 37% pass Florida's new civics test for high school students
Only 37% of Florida high school students who took the state’s new civic literacy exam passed during the 2021-2022 school year, but education officials expect civic literacy among students to improve as more school reforms are implemented. -
Appeals court orders dismissal of class action over Miami Dade College's online instruction
A Florida appeals court has rejected the basis of a class action lawsuit brought by a Miami Dade College (MDC) student who sought to recover mandatory student fees after the college switched to remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Duval Schools report cited terminated teacher for instances of poor judgment
A former Jacksonville high school teacher who was terminated earlier this year after settling a federal free-speech lawsuit against the district for $300,000 repeatedly exercised poor judgment and ignored administration directives, according to a district investigative report. -
DeSantis loses court bid to keep enforcing ban on school mask mandates
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis lost a legal battle this week as a Leon County district judge rejected the governor’s arguments that the state should be allowed to enforce a ban on local school districts imposing mask mandates while the issue is litigated. -
DeSantis moves to appeal circuit ruling rejecting school mask mandate bans
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a trial judge’s ruling that rejected the state Department of Education’s authority to ban local school districts from implementing COVID-19 mask mandates. -
State judge upends DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school boards from enacting COVID-19 mask mandates under the banner of parents’ rights was ruled illegal by a Leon County judge Friday. -
Appeals court sides with state over teachers in dispute over school reopening
A Florida appeals court has ruled that public schools can remain open. -
Florida teachers union wins injunction against school reopening order
The Florida Education Association seemed to gain the upper hand this week in its court battle to overturn Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s executive order requiring Florida schools to offer in-person learning by Monday. -
FEA files lawsuit against DeSantis, education commissioner for emergency order
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) wants an emergency order by Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran to be rescinded. -
July 19: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "ca - constitutional challenge - proposed amendment" cases
The following cases categorized as "ca - constitutional challenge - proposed amendment" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on July 19
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on July 19 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Monique Bellefleur vs Ron Desantis on July 19
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kathryn Hammond and Monique Bellefleur against Andy Tuck, Barbara Jenkins, Florida Department of Education, Jacob Oliva, Orange County Public Schools, Richard Corcoran, Ron Desantis, School Board of Orange County, State Board of Education and Teresa Jacobs on July 19. -
Florida Supreme Court asked to review ruling on local school board funding for charter institutions
TALLAHASSEE -- School boards across Florida are asking the Supreme Court to review an appeals panel's ruling that local districts helping to fund charter schools in their areas does not violate the state constitution. -
Former Escambia High School football coach sues superintendent for racial discrimination
PENSACOLA — The former head football coach at Escambia High School has filed a lawsuit against Escambia Schools Superintendent Malcolm Thomas alleging racial discrimination and harassment. -
Judge dismisses discrimination case against Orange County Public Schools, others
ORLANDO — A district court judge has granted a motion for dismissal in favor of several education organizations in a discrimination case after he ruled that several factors in the complaint were unclear. -
Appeals court to decide on students' rights to opt out of standardized tests
TALLAHASSEE — The 1st District Court of Appeal is considering a case that will determine several school boards’ obligations to students who wish to opt out of standardized tests. -
Hearing-impaired man sues Florida agency for barring him from taking CDL test
MIAMI – A hearing-impaired man is suing the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for not allowing him to take a test in order to receive a commercial driver's license. -
Parents take fight against Florida’s third-grade retention law to court
ORLANDO – Florida parents opposed to the state’s third-grade retention law have filed a lawsuit to challenge it in court. -
League of Women Voters chair: Legislature 'circumvented' the law with scholarship program
TALLAHASSEE – A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision by the circuit court that found the Florida Education Association (FEA) and other plaintiffs lacked standing in its attempt to have a state-funded scholarship program declared unconstitutional. -
Florida teacher bonus program continues
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Education is not commenting on a federal agency’s continued interest in a teacher salary bonus program, which is the object of a claim filed by a union representing teachers across the state.