File #: 23-3901    Version: 1 Name: Urge FLDOE to reverse rejection of AP African American Studies course
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/22/2023 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/7/2023 Final action: 3/7/2023
Title: Urging the Florida Department of Education to reverse its rejection of an Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies in state high schools; Opposing the Department of Education's position that the Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies will indoctrinate students to a political agenda, and supporting the need for Advanced Placement courses on African American Studies; Authorizing the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the Resolution to the Florida Department of Education and Governor Ron DeSantis.
Sponsors: Jimmy Weekley, Clayton Lopez
Attachments: 1. Resolution

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Urging the Florida Department of Education to reverse its rejection of an Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies in state high schools; Opposing the Department of Education's position that the Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies will indoctrinate students to a political agenda, and supporting the need for Advanced Placement courses on African American Studies; Authorizing the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the Resolution to the Florida Department of Education and Governor Ron DeSantis.