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The College Board claims its AP Psychology course was "effectively banned" in Florida because of the state's laws on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity.

Just before the new school year, Florida superintendents have reportedly been told to nix their Advanced Placement Psychology classes unless they exclude topics related to gender or sexuality.

In a statement Thursday, College Board said the Florida Department of Education has "effectively banned" the teaching of Advanced Placement Psychology in the state.

By Justin Gamble and Emma Tucker, CNN

Tetra Images/Getty Images(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned AP Psychology in the state by instructing Florida superintendents "that teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law," College Board announced Thursday. In June, the College Board reported that it was asked by the Florida Department of Education Office of Articulation to potentially modify its courses to suit Florida law and ex...

Florida has “effectively banned” AP Psychology courses under its so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, according to the College Board — who education officials accused of "playing games" ahead of the new school year.

The College Board issued a statement Thursday claiming the Florida Department of Education has 'effectively banned' AP Psychology in schools across the state.

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students.

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