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A Palm Beach County parent is suing the school board, alleging that some of his son's teachers displayed LGBTQ pride flags in the classroom, which he claims violates his rights. An attorney for the district wants the claims dismissed.

After removing its LGBTQ+ Critical Support Guide, the Alachua County school district says its goal is to present a new guide in 2023.

The new rules are seen by local activists as an attempt to “bully and intimidate” affirming school districts.

The Palm Beach County School Board on Wednesday made changes to its equity statement, which was at the center of community controversy when it first passed in 2021.

Jacob Oliva, senior chancellor at the Florida Education Department, warned Superintendent Mike Burke that certain LGBTQ+ policies violate state law.

A teacher at a Florida middle school hung two LGBTQ pride flags in the classroom in September, the lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County states.

The state's notorious "don't say gay" law took effect on July 1.

Masks and COVID vaccinations are optional this year. On Wednesday morning, about one-quarter of the students at one school were masked up.

Your morning review of the issues and players behind Florida politics.

School districts across Florida are grappling with how to comply with House Bill 1557, which critics have labeled the "Don't Say Gay" law. In Palm Beach County, the school district has removed an LGBTQ support guide from its website for further review.