Banning of Hanukkah discussion in Florida school sparks outrage

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The school district cited Florida's Parental Bill of Rights when it initially refused permission for a presentation about the Jewish festival.

A Longleaf Elementary School teacher cited Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights, which was signed into law by DeSantis on June 30, 2021, when speaking to Long.

"As per discussions with the team and Admin, the new Parent Bill of Rights obligates us to follow the 5th Grade Standards as written," the teacher messaged Long."At this time, a Chanukah presentation is not in our standards."

 

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People are shouting together: Chinese Communist Party! Step down! 人们在一起高喊: 共产党! 下台!

Unbelievable. Children need to learn about all cultures.

Ha! You empower someone like DeSantis, and this is what occurs. It always comes back to -- lay down with dogs, wake up with fleas.

They better let the parent of an atheist child make a presentation about the lie of Jesus Christ and his so called miraculous birth. Just how inclusive will they be?

Wtf Florida. We aren’t a Christian nation and Christmas has absolutely nothing to do w the birth of Jesus. This is getting out of hand. YT ppl stop. Just stop

Pasco County Schools reversed that decision as of Wednesday evening and said they would allow Rachel Long to do her presentation about the Jewish Festival of Lights once she's met with teachers and relevant faculty.

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