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Book Bans in Florida’s Public Schools Trifold
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Understanding School Choice Trifold
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Partisan School Board Elections in Florida
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Understanding Florida’s Book Challenges in Schools and Their Consequences for Students
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Understanding School Choice Educational Brochure
League Whitepaper: Tying the Hands of District Public Schools
Members of the LWVFL Education Committee have authored a whitepaper entitled "Tying the Hands of District Public Schools: An Analysis of Potential Consequences of Recent Education Bills." Here is a snippet: Florida’s public schools are often touted as being the best...
Talking Points to Counter Current Criticisms of Public Education
I. No matter what one’s political leanings or religious beliefs, the League of Women Voters of Florida believes that we can all agree that our country has democratic and foundational shared values that serve as common ground as we work to create a more perfect union....
LWVFL Raises Concerns Regarding COVID-19 Special Session (2021B) Legislation
The Florida League has raised multiple concerns with Florida's legislators in regards to legislation being considered during the special legislative session surrounding mask and vaccine mandates. Excerpts: "Legislators should listen to and adopt the guidance of the...
Op-ed: Denying Florida professors’ free speech is a step backward for democracy
Originally published by the Orlando Sentinel | Guest Column by League of Women Voters of Florida President: Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. The unfortunate decision of the University of Florida to restrict the opportunity of its professors to testify as election experts because...
LWV of Florida Urges Gov. DeSantis to Allow Local Control of COVID-19 Mitigation in Public Schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the first responsibilities of all governments is to protect its citizens from harm. That is an agreement made between citizens and elected leaders. In Florida, this fundamental promise of protecting the security of Floridians has been called...
LWVFL Requests State Board of Education Amend Instruction Rule Pertaining to Significant Historical Events
On June 9, 2021, the League of Women Voters of Florida sent the following letter to the Florida State Board of Education requesting the body considerer amending rule 6A-1.094124 which has elements that pertain to required instruction of significant historical events.
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