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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 exclude topics of gender and sexual orientation. College Board refused, saying it cannot modify course...