Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday which will cap the number of challenges on school materials an individual can make if they do not have a student enrolled in that district. (X)
"And so that involves objecting to normal books."
Previously, there were no limits in place on who could challenge books and other educational materials or how many challenges one person could submit.
Under the new bill, individuals without children in the district will be limited to one objection per month, Fox 13 Tampa reports.
The bill will, however, ensure that there are unlimited objections for parents with children in the school district, including homeschooled students accessing district materials.
Lawmakers have criticized parents on both sides of the political aisle for abusing the system and, at times, overwhelming districts with the number of challenges, Fox 13 reports.
Books are displayed at a Banned Book Library in Florida. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
School districts and charter schools will be required to provide 11th and 12th-grade students with the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and the ability to consult with a military recruiter.
Additionally, the bill provides a process for a struggling school to convert to a charter school.
"Florida is the number one state in the country for education," DeSantis said. "By focusing on core academic subjects and rejecting indoctrination in the classroom, we have become a standard-bearer for educational excellence. The legislation I signed today continues to build on Florida’s previous accomplishments."
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