Teacher Union: 4 Broward County, FL School Staffers Die From COVID

In Florida, the 6th largest school district faced multiple COVID-related deaths within 24 hours, as reported by the teachers union. Despite an executive order from Governor Ron DeSantis banning mask mandates, the school board maintained its requirement. DeSantis later retracted his threat to withhold pay from school administrators who defied the order, admitting he lacked the authority to enforce it, though the state may still penalize districts.

What significant event occurred in the Florida school district related to COVID-19?

• A new school was opened.

• Teachers died from COVID-19.

• A new curriculum was introduced.

• A sports event was canceled.

What action did the school board take regarding mask mandates?

• They postponed the decision.

• They left it to individual schools.

• They upheld the mask mandate.

• They removed the mask mandate.

What was Governor DeSantis's initial threat to school administrators?

• To withhold their pay.

• To transfer them to other districts.

• To close schools.

• To increase their workload.

What did Governor DeSantis acknowledge about his threat?

• He had the power to enforce it.

• It was supported by the teachers union.

• He did not have the power to enforce it.

• It was a popular decision.

What potential consequence could school districts still face?

• Increased funding.

• More holidays.

• State fines.

• Additional staff.