"Debate Ignites Over Miami Schools' Black History Month Permission Slip"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Miami-Dade County schools faced backlash for requiring parental permission slips for students to hear guest speakers on topics like Black history and the Holocaust, as part of compliance with a Florida parental rights law. The policy drew criticism from parents, state education officials, and Democrats, who argue that it restricts critical education opportunities and is part of a broader push to restrict lessons about race, gender, and sexuality in Florida schools. School officials are now reevaluating the policy to strike a balance between complying with the law and ensuring students have access to important educational experiences.