Florida Bans Funding for DEI Programs in State Colleges

The Florida State Board of Education voted to ban spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at state colleges and replace a Principles of Sociology course with an American History course, citing a desire to avoid "radical woke ideologies." Critics argue that the move restricts academic freedom and speech, while supporters claim it eliminates discrimination and indoctrination. The decision has sparked backlash from civil rights activists, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, and the American Sociological Association, who argue that the changes undermine the study of social issues and fail to provide students with a comprehensive education.