Florida's Controversial Ban on AP Psychology Sparks Culture War Debate

Florida schools are grappling with the fallout from a dispute between the state and the College Board over the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course. State education officials had requested that lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity be excluded from the curriculum, but the College Board refused, leading to confusion and uncertainty for schools just days before the start of the new school year. While the state insists that the course can still be taught, some school districts have already decided to drop it and explore alternative options. The disagreement is part of a larger culture war in Florida's education system, with Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizing his fight against liberal "indoctrination" in classrooms.