Florida has “effectively banned” AP Psychology classes over its LGBTQ+ lessons.
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00:00Florida has effectively banned advanced placement psychology courses in the state due to the curriculum sections on sexual orientation and gender identity.
00:08The Florida Department of Education told the college board that its AP Psychology course is in violation of the state's Parental Rights and Education Act,
00:16which restricts the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in its classrooms.
00:21The decision came just days before the start of the school year, in which tens of thousands of Florida students are currently registered for AP Psychology,
00:29one of the most popular AP classes in the state.
00:31Florida officials said they will still allow superintendents to offer the course, but only if they exclude LGBTQ plus topics.
00:38Quote, the state's ban of this content removes choice from parents and students, the college board said in a statement.
00:43The board also said that excluding the lessons on how sex and gender influence socialization would censor college level standards.
00:50Florida's move to restrict AP Psychology comes months after its decision to block AP African American Studies, which was widely condemned by academics and civil rights activists.