DeSantis says he'll 'fortify' parental rights in Florida schools

[Zorro]

He also said he will not cooperate with any federal investigations into parents.

Surrounded by select parents, lawmakers and law enforcement officers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday declared his intention to “fortify” parental rights when it comes to dealing with the public schools.

He took particular issue with the plan by President Joe Biden’s administration to have federal law enforcement review threats made against school board members. Citing an increase in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against board members, teachers and other school employees, the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this month announced it would monitor the situation.

The National School Boards Association sent a letter to Biden raising concerns about “domestic terrorism” targeting boards. Although the association did not mention parents, and the Justice Department did not call for investigations, DeSantis and others have framed the issue as a federal attempt to curtail parental rights.

DeSantis said Wednesday that federal officials were trying to intimidate parents from speaking their minds on controversial issues at board meetings.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2021/10/20/desantis-says-hell-fortify-parent-rights-with-florida-schools/

Headline should read "DeSantis Sides with Disruptive Anti-Vax School Board Meeting Assholes".

[Lovie777]

1. The man is insane . . ..

and a horror to "Democracy".

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Or

“DeSantis Refuses to Stop Harrassment and Threats of Violence Against School Board Members”

[joetheman]

3. Know this: It's all about dismantling the public school system.

Study the history of public schools in this country and you will learn why the privileged class has always hated public schools and public access to education.

[bahboo]

7. yep...

[Walleye]

4. DeSantis has been practicing the air accordion.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

5. So

So by this madman's way of thinking regarding parental rights, if a student is getting bullied in school will a parent allow his/her child to carry a weapon to school for self defense? Ugh

[Baitball Blogger]

6. They're leaving a trail.

This is the source of their support and power.

[GoodRaisin]

8. Except getting an abortion.

He doesn’t want women to have the right not to become a parent.

[Ilsa]

10. Or become a parent again, as so many already are. nt

[lagomorph777]

9. Looks like he's fortifying against parental rights to protect their kids from COVID.

So Orwellian.