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Professors say House Bill 999 would be horrific for academic freedom at Florida's state universities

Professors say House Bill 999 would be horrific for academic freedom at Florida's state universities

Professors say House Bill 999 would be horrific for academic freedom at Florida's state universities

Florida Matters

April 11, 202328m 3s

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State lawmakers are considering a piece of legislation that would limit academic freedom at public universities across the state. House Bill 999 also targets funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. It’s the latest salvo in Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on what his administration calls "woke" culture in education — and it’s alarming college faculty, students and free speech advocates.