Randy Fine, state representative, said: “We’re trying to get back to what schools should be doing.”

Florida will phase out and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs in universities this year as the first consequence of Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest to fight “wokeness” within education.

At least two Florida colleges have already taken significant steps.

Conservatives hail the efforts as “beautiful”, as other states with a GOP lean, like Utah, pursue similar efforts to prohibit DEI in schools. The opposition, on the other hand, claims that these efforts are a new “woke” boogeyman for Republicans. They compare it to how Republicans used critical race theory in schools to highlight overreaching liberalism.

1776 Coalition Sponsored STOP THE RADICAL LEFT FROM TAKING OVER IN 2026 As a retired Marine Corps General with nearly 50 years of service to the USA, I’m telling you to never underestimate our adversary. Contrary to media reports, they’ve got a plan to sabotage GOP efforts and distract you. They want you to abandon America’s Golden Age. Don’t let them succeed. Stand with me, Jack Bergman, and let’s defeat the left on Capitol Hill!

Florida legislators are moving to target education at the very root by targeting teacher training programs.