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DeSantis reiterated that he would support holding a special legislative session to address the issue if the federal government were to require masks for students.

The increased sales could take place as students who remained home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic return to school.

The statewide chapter of No Kid Hungry, a national organization tackling childhood food insecurity, has seen more requests for grants to support transporting food directly to students and families.

More than 20 people spoke during a public comment period about the proposed changes to civics, government and Holocaust education, among other subjects.

Sarasota County is the latest district to announce that masks will be optional for faculty and students in the 2021-2022 school year.

During the pandemic, many of the youngest Americans have fallen behind socially, academically and emotionally in ways that could harm their physical and mental health for years.

The school board did not reverse its decision to not renew four charter school contracts, despite pressure from the state’s education commissioner.

They include a requirement for out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians, and surveys to assess the “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” at state colleges and universities.

DeSantis said it is "abundantly clear" that the state needs to do a better job of teaching civics.

Despite not being included in the state’s plan to reward teachers and principals, full-time support staff at Pinellas County schools will be receiving $1,000 bonuses.

The Duval County Board voted to keep the names of Jean Ribault Middle and High Schools and Andrew Jackson Middle School, which were also up for debate.

A grant program designed to dismantle anti-Black racism has led to a new initiative: Native American studies.