Florida Board of Education Prohibits DEI and Sociology Classes at State Colleges

Florida's State Board of Education has approved rules that prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the state's college system, removing a sociology class from required courses and replacing it with American history. The regulations aim to limit public funding for programs that classify individuals based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The move is based on a law passed in May and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sparking debate over the role of DEI and identity politics in education.