New Law Requires Florida Students to Be Taught About ‘The Evils of Communism’

DeSantis signs trio of bills on civics education in K-12 schools, and freedom of speech in postsecondary education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a flag raising ceremony in Juno Beach, Fla., on May 7, 2021. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

High school students in Florida will be required to learn about “the evils of communism” under one of three bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Tuesday.

DeSantis signed the bills at a news conference at Three Oaks Middle School in Fort Myers. Two of the bills—HB 5 and SB 1108—focus on civics education, and the third—HB 233—requires freedom of expression at state colleges and universities.