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The Broward, Leon, Duval and Alachua school districts began testing how far they can go regarding student mask mandates, setting up potential showdowns with the governor and education commissioner.

Hillsborough County School District officials talked about COVID-19 safety precautions — and expressed frustration with state restrictions — at a press conference Wednesday morning.

School Board members expressed concern about safely returning to in-person classes as pediatric COVID-19 cases reach peak levels in Sarasota County.

We speak with UCF psychology assistant professor Dalena Taylor about how to talk to kids about mental health and what routines to consider.

Parents were split almost evenly on whether they will send their students to Manatee elementary schools wearing masks.

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.

Federal education officials questioned state leaders about teacher bonuses and holding back COVID-19 relief funds from school districts.

The law ends the practice of confining students with disabilities to a room by themselves. Another bill signed Monday allows for higher payments to parents of infants born with a brain injury.

The lawsuit claims the district has deprived children of educational opportunities and inflicted unnecessary trauma by forcing them into mental health centers over unthreatening behavioral incidents.

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.

School districts in the greater Tampa Bay region are getting ready for a particularly important summer session aimed at mitigating some of the learning challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After weeks of contentious meetings that included racially-charged public comments, the board unanimously voted to end face mask requirements.