Florida’s biggest teacher's union, along with parents, have sued the state over its plans to reopen schools with in-person instruction. They say the plan is a violation of Florida's constitution, which requires schools to operate safely.
Middle school teacher Brittany Myers, stands in protest at the Hillsborough County Schools District Office on Thursday in Tampa, Fla. Teachers and administrators rallied against the reopening of schools due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Middle school teacher Brittany Myers, stands in protest at the Hillsborough County Schools District Office on Thursday in Tampa, Fla.
The emergency order, issued this month by Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, says all school districts"must open brick and mortar schools at least five days a week for all students." The order says the final decision on whether to reopen schools rests with local superintendents and school boards. But it suggests funding may depend on it. The districts that submit reopening plans that are approved by the state will receive full funding.
In a lawsuit filed in Miami, The Florida Education Association joined by teachers and parents, says the Department of Education order defies recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on reopening schools safely. Besides Education Commissioner Corcoran, the lawsuit also names the Florida Board of Education, Governor Ron DeSantis and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez as plaintiffs.
In a statement, Education Commissioner Corcoran called the lawsuit"frivolous" and"reckless," saying he believes the teachers' union"hasn't read nor understands" the emergency order. The order, he says, reiterates a Florida statute that schools requires to operate 180 days a year, which equates to 5 days a week for 36 weeks.
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