Keeping Politics Out

Florida school board members seek new policies to keep politics out of classrooms following RFK visit.

Hillsborough County school board members are seeking a policy to keep politics out of schools in Hillsborough County, Florida, following a week after health secretary Robert F. Kennedy's visit to two Tampa Bay schools where he addressed questions about vaccines and vaccines. The issue arose during this election cycle, particularly after Kennedy's appearance at two schools where Republican candidates, including Rep. Laurel Lee and Sen. Ashley Moody, were present. Board members are also considering expanding a policy that would further keep politics from schools. The proposal comes as board members also face a state referendum to make the superintendent an elected position, which they argue will introduce more politics into schools. One board member, Nadia Combs, expressed concern over potential risks of losing enrollment of students or potentially triggering a referendum due to political activity.

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