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The arrangement with schools in Pinellas marks a foray into education for the Bucs' superstar and his methods — including some that have been criticized as pseudoscience.

The person, whose last day on campus was Sept. 7, will remain home until cleared to return by a medical provider, according to Orange County Public Schools.

The law requires that parents of students receiving mental-health services be informed of “other behavioral health services available through the student's school or local community-based” providers.

Many district's schools in urban areas are operating at reduced capacity, while schools in rural areas are packed, one board member said.

Polk County Public Schools' book review committees have approved two of the books previously placed under question for students' use — The Kite Runner and Drama.

Going forward, parents will be notified a week before these lessons and can pull their student out of discussions on certain subjects — or the whole lesson

The bill would allow naloxone to be administered by school staff trained to recognize an opioid overdose.

A years-long effort to stop the use of seclusion and restraint on disabled children in public schools is getting closer to approval. The bill would effectively prevent school personnel from using restraints like zip ties, handcuffs and straight jackets on disabled children.

The books have not been banned, but removed for the time being, while a thorough review of each piece takes place, according to the district.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals approved a joint motion from the parties to dismiss the case. The motion and the dismissal did not explain the reasons.

Florida lawmakers will again be asked to consider a bill that would provide menstrual products to students at schools. Activists say it's a basic necessity and key to removing the stigma of periods.

In a joint motion, attorneys for the parents and the DeSantis administration said the case was moot because of a law passed during a special session this month.