Florida schools respond to nationwide student anti-ICE protests
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. State and local officials responded to student-led walkouts protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, warning schools to prevent disruptions during instructional hours. The Florida Department of Education sent districts a letter advising administrators to protect instructional time, acknowledging students retain free-expression rights. Florida districts reported lunchtime and class-period demonstrations at high schools in Tampa, Jacksonville, Brevard, Cape Coral and Lee County; school boards outlined potential suspensions or expulsions for leaving campus without permission. Republican lawmakers raised concerns about teacher involvement organizing walkouts. Houston-area districts issued similar warnings for Friday walkouts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Nationwide protests began in response to ICE enforcement actions and related deaths in Minnesota.
- 2. Last week students at Leto High and other schools staged classroom and lunchtime walkouts.
- 3. The Florida Department of Education issued a letter to districts warning against instructional disruptions (sent Tuesday night in reports).
- 4. Brevard and other districts publicly warned of suspensions or expulsions for leaving campus without permission.
- 5. Houston-area districts and additional Florida schools planned Friday lunchtime walkouts with districts reiterating safety and discipline policies.
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