Gov. DeSantis talks challenges to classroom material in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Orlando on Thursday to hold a news conference on challenges being made to classroom material in the state.

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DeSantis said he is working with the Florida Department of Education to take a closer look at the way schoolbooks are challenged.

The governor said “bad actors” are abusing Florida’s system to make political statements.

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DeSantis said he is working with the Florida Legislature to address “frivolous” challenges.

The news conference was held at the University of Central Florida Lake Nona Cancer Center.

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Channel 9 had a crew at the event and is putting together a report on the governor’s speech.

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