DeSantis wants to end 'outdated' year-end school tests in favor of simpler evaluations focused on progress
The new goal, he said, is 'short, individualized check-in assessments three times per year.'
The new goal, he said, is 'short, individualized check-in assessments three times per year.'
The hunt for bus drivers, a skilled position that is not easily replaceable, is most challenging.
'Allowing for a stay for days, for weeks or months during the appellate process, will mean more sick and dead children in Florida schools,' said Charles Gallagher, an attorney representing the group of parents.
DeSantis has maintained that he is confident that the 1st District Court of Appeal will overturn Cooper’s ruling.
Cooper ruled that the Parents’ Bill of Rights grants school districts the right to impose student mask mandates and that state officials could challenge the requirements — but only if the districts were given due process.
A group of parents filed the lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ order, alleging in part that it violates a section of the state Constitution that requires providing a “uniform, efficient, safe, secure and high quality system” of public schools.
Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper said he expects to rule in the case on Friday morning, Aug. 27.
