Florida's Ban on AP Psychology Lessons on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Sparks Controversy

The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned the teaching of AP Psychology by prohibiting the inclusion of content related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The College Board has criticized this decision, stating that any course without the required content cannot carry the "Advanced Placement" designation. The exclusion of these topics from the curriculum could pose issues for college admissions, scholarships, and credit recognition for the more than 28,000 Florida students taking the course. School districts are working to identify alternative options for students, such as replacing AP Psychology with AP Seminar.