Florida Bans ‘Indoctrination’ in Teacher Training Programs

Newly signed bill by the state’s Republican governor prohibits instruction in ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ (DEI) and ‘identity politics.’

People rally against the California Teachers Union in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington on Jan. 11, 2016. Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law on May 2 banning “indoctrination” programs for teachers.

The measure, HB 1291, prohibits programs, courses, and curricula in teacher training from “distorting” historical events or promoting political ideologies regarding race, sex, and gender.