The College Board encountered resistance from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when it tried to incorporate conservative ideals into education standards. As a result, the board diluted the curriculum of the Advanced Placement course for African American studies, which led to a nationwide backlash. Now, faced with the challenge of conforming to Florida’s restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in its AP Psychology course, the College Board is pushing back. It has advised Florida’s school districts to not offer the course unless it can be taught in its entirety.
After both sides issued statements, it seems that students in Florida will be able to take the full AP Psychology course. Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. stated that the state believes the course can be taught in its entirety. The College Board expressed hope that Florida teachers can now teach the complete course, including content on gender and sexual orientation, without fear of punishment.
However, with the start of the school year fast approaching, it is uncertain whether any modifications to the course will be required to comply with Florida’s rules. Parents and students are now grappling with what to do.
In response to Florida’s restrictions, the College Board refused to modify its decades-old psychology curriculum, thereby only affecting school districts in Florida and leaving the rest of the country unaffected. Previously, the College Board had acknowledged mistakes in handling the African American studies curriculum.
Experts in literacy and free speech applaud the College Board’s stance, as they believe concessions are not an effective strategy. The chilling effect of legislation on teachers across the country is causing uncertainty about what can be taught in the classroom.
The American Psychological Association criticized Florida’s policy, stating that students will receive an incomplete education by censoring certain educational material.
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