Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies
"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.
by Giulia Heyward
Jan 27, 2023
2 minutes
Florida's department of education, under the leadership of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejected an Advanced Placement course on African American studies. The decision is leading to a wave of backlash across the country — from other state lawmakers to labor unions and even a potential lawsuit.
"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker,
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