Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida

After Florida education officials rejected an Advanced Placement African-American studies course, the College Board on Wednesday released a new framework that appears to have dropped content that drew objections from the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a slate of reforms to eliminate what he considers a left-leaning political agenda in higher education.

The University of North Florida — like other universities — was required to report its diversity expenses as the state fights "trendy ideology” on campuses.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is asking state colleges and universities for information about resources they are putting into activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory.

Democrats criticized the speech for what wasn’t mentioned, including "everyday issues" like property insurance, health care and affordable housing.

The governor also announced a state probe into cardiac-related deaths following vaccinations against COVID-19.

The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday to examine LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts to make sure they comply with state law.

Last school year marked a more than 10-year low for Florida’s kindergarten and seventh-grade students completing all doses of required immunizations, according to a recent report from the state Department of Health.

The Baker Act is a state law that allows courts, law enforcement officers and certain medical workers to order people who could be a harm to themselves or others to be taken to facilities for up to 72 hours.

A controversial law designed to restrict the way certain race-related topics can be taught in Florida classrooms could soon factor into a new tenure-review process for university professors. It's a proposal that higher-education officials will consider next week.