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Florida Reverses Ban on Teaching Gender Identity in AP Psychology After Backlash

  • Florida officials initially banned AP Psychology over content on gender identity and sexual orientation, per the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.
  • The College Board refused to alter the course and advised Florida districts not to offer AP Psychology.
  • The ban disrupted college plans for thousands of students and faced criticism from LGBTQ groups and psychologists.
  • Florida's education department later clarified AP Psychology could be taught in full, despite the "Don't Say Gay" law.
  • The reversal came after protests, cancellations of the course, and pressure on the state to resolve confusion over the ban.
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