The "Freedom to Learn Act" proposes significant amendments to Florida's education laws, focusing on inclusivity and parental rights. It repeals existing prohibitions against training or instruction based on race, color, national origin, or sex, and removes restrictions on the use of personal titles and pronouns. The bill mandates that school districts cannot withhold information from parents regarding their children's mental, emotional, or physical health, except in cases where disclosure may harm the student. Additionally, it requires the inclusion of LGBTQ history in public school curricula and eliminates previous limitations on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity.

The bill also encourages Florida College System institutions and state universities to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing the use of state or federal funds for these initiatives. It revises the requirements for instructional materials, ensuring diverse viewpoints are available in classrooms and libraries, while removing the ability for residents to contest materials based on partisan disapproval. Significant deletions include prohibitions against teaching content that distorts historical events or promotes identity politics. The bill aims to reshape educational standards, enhance parental involvement, and provide greater flexibility in educator preparation programs, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 930 Filed: 1000.071, 1001.42, 1001.706, 1003.42, 1004.04, 1004.85, 1007.25, 1012.562