MIAMI — The board for Florida’s largest school district rescinded a decision made last week that rejected new sex education textbooks for middle and high school students.
The debate over the sex education materials in Miami took place as school districts and boards navigate a new landscape in Florida classrooms over what officials deem appropriate content.
Miami-Dade County has the nation’s fourth-largest public school system, with 334,000 students.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed new laws this year that prevent teachers from talking about gender identity and sexual orientation to third graders and younger and limiting how race can be discussed.