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Broward school libraries will remove a sexually explicit teen graphic novel that the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration categorized as “pornography.”

Broward school libraries will remove a sexually explicit teen graphic novel that the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration accused of being pornography.

Educators told ABC News their fears and hopes for Black History Month amid conservative backlash against certain lessons on race.

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Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.

Teachers in Manatee County, Florida, are being told to make their classroom libraries — and any other "unvetted" book — inaccessible to students, or risk felony prosecution. The new policy is part of an effort to comply with new laws and regulations championed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R). It is based on the premise, promoted by right-wing advocacy groups, that teachers and librarians are using books to "groom" students or indoctrinate them with leftist ideologies.

The Florida Board of Education approved training with vague language that critics worry will force educators to avoid books on race and LGBTQ people.

Florida adopts new rules that require school librarians to take new training, use "caution" when selecting books for libraries or classrooms

Florida adopts new rules that require school librarians to take new training, use 'caution' when selecting books for libraries or classrooms

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