Florida's Ban on AP Psychology with LGBTQ+ Content Sparks Controversy and Alternative Solutions
Florida has informed school superintendents that the Advanced Placement (AP) psychology course, which includes LGBTQ+ content, violates the state's new law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. This move is part of Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to limit instruction on LGBTQ+ issues and race in the state. The College Board, which develops AP courses, recommended that school districts refrain from teaching the psychology course for now, as modifying it to comply with the law would make it ineligible for college credit and violate academic standards. The College Board stated that any course excluding sexual orientation and gender would violate their guidelines and should not be considered for college credit.
- Florida tells schools AP Psychology course with LGBTQ+ content violates law The Guardian US
- Florida bans AP psychology over gender identity, sexual orientation lessons, College Board says WESH 2 News
- Florida effectively bans AP Psychology over gender, sexuality unit USA TODAY
- Pinellas County Schools to replace AP Psychology with alternative after Florida’s effective ban WFLA News Channel 8
- College Board advises Florida schools to not offer AP Psychology after state says lessons about gender identity and sexuality would violate state law CNN
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