As a red state Reported before, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education have been preparing their next move to fight a series of rebellious school districts. These regions did not provide an opt-out policy for parents who do not want their children to comply with the mask-wearing regulations, which violates the state order. The opt-out policy cannot be restrictive either, that is, it cannot require a doctor’s certificate.
Now, the next step has been taken. Today, the Florida Department of Education informed Broward County that if they do not change direction, Friday’s wages will be cut.
RedState has received the sent letter.
This is after Jen Psaki stated that the Biden administration will try to pay any pay cut officials.Whether this is legal is an open question (where does the funding come from?), but so far this has not hindered the government Extension of moratorium on illegal evictions.
Suddenly: WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that if Ron DeSantis cancels the salaries of school officials who need to wear masks, the Biden government may pay them.
-Brian Tyler Cohen does not lie (@NoLieWithBTC) August 10, 2021
In any case, DeSantis and the Board of Education are doing the right thing here. The goal is to win this battle. Although the risk of failure is always there, if you don’t fight, you will definitely lose. This tendency to not back down is why DeSantis has gained such a traction among Republicans and independents. This willingness to actively participate and continue to exert pressure may upset some right-wingers, but it is worth protecting the right of parents to make these important decisions for their children.
RedState asked DeSantis press secretary Christina Pushaw to comment on the direction of all this and what it will look like. This is what she has to say.
Regarding any financial consequences of state laws that do not comply with these rules and the ultimate right of parents to make decisions about their children’s education and health care decisions, the goal of the State Board of Education is to strictly adjust any financial consequences for crimes committed. For example, the State Board of Education can take measures to deduct the salaries of the director of the study area or members of the school board of directors as a narrow measure to target decision makers who violate the law.
Education funding must first benefit students, not the system. The governor’s priority is to protect the rights of parents and ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education that meets their unique needs.
In my opinion, a strictly customized approach seems to be the right way forward. Teachers have no say in what these school board members and principals do. Children should not be punished either (however, if the parents want, they can take the replacement voucher and take their children away, which is a good development). Let these officials miss some salaries, and then find out how invested they are in their careers.
Furthermore There is no scientific basis behind the mask requirement Children (or anyone else). Even Australia, which is locked down like any country on the planet due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, will not try to make children under 12 wear masks. The United States is trying to do this purely as an idiot, and there is no data to support it. These school districts do not operate as evidence. Instead, they tried to put their fingers on DeSantis’ eyes for political reasons. However, he did not flinch, which is great to see.
