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Schools to Allow Teachers to Use Student-Preferred Pronouns with Parental Consent

Florida is among 10 states that are restricting the use of student-preferred pronouns, but Orange and Pinellas County are challenging those rules.
Schools to Allow Teachers to Use Student-Preferred Pronouns with Parental Consent
Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. speaks during the Aug. 23, 2023, meeting of the Florida State Department of Education. Patricia Tolson/The Epoch Times
Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg
12/5/2023|Updated: 12/5/2023
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School administrators in Florida’s Orange County are moving forward with their interpretation of a state law that bans teachers from using student-preferred pronouns.

The Orange County School (OCS) board will soon allow teachers to use student-preferred pronouns if they receive permission and consent from the student’s parents, even if those pronouns do not correspond with the student’s sex at birth.

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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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