Controversy
In September 2024, NCSD settled a lawsuit with students and parents who had sued the district over alleged unlawful removal of books containing LGBTQ+ content from school libraries, with the district agreeing to replace three dozen books, including the children's book And Tango Makes Three , which the district agreed is not obscene and is appropriate for students of all ages. [4]
The Nassau County School District which has had many scandals recently involving race, sex, and other social issues. The current superintendent Kathy Burns has denied the claims of systemic racism. [5] Kathy Burns denied claims in a recent law suit Joinville v. Nassau County School Board. [5] Since the passing of Amendment 1, Establishing School Board Elections as Partisan, Kathy Burns identified as a republican. [6]
Civil rights groups and auditors also say that the school has systemic problems with opportunities and discipline regarding minorities. [7] An audit from the state of Florida also shows that Black students with disabilities are more than 2 times more likely to get disciplined. [8]
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