Teachers Sue Florida Governor to Block Reopening Schools and Give Him 'a Reality Check'
FEA President Fedrick Ingram said in a statement Monday:
But Florida Department of Education spokesperson Taryn Fenske thinks the complaint is utterly unfounded. "Additionally, the order created guaranteed funding for districts and schools to educate innovatively, as long as they continue to provide all students, especially at-risk students, with a world-class education, no matter what option they choose," she said in a statement.Earlier in July, DeSantis justified his school openings by comparing schools to businesses, like Walmart and Home Depot.
The lawsuit further states that the executive order directly puts teachers and school families in imminent danger.
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