Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Over 200 Florida Laws Are Taking Effect July 1st: These Are The Most Controversial

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Orange County Sheriff John Mina talks about a new law that will allow Floridians to be able to carry concealed guns without a permit.

Over 200 laws passed by the Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis are set to take effect on July 1st. A handful of these laws have drawn national attention and sparked some controversy, with significant changes expected in sex education, immigration policies, and firearm regulations, among other areas.

Under House Bill 543, Floridians will no longer need a government-issued permit to carry a concealed weapon. The new law eliminates the requirements for background checks and firearm training courses that were previously needed to carry a concealed weapon. This has raised concerns about public safety and the potential increase in untrained individuals carrying firearms.

Senate Bill 266 prohibits Florida colleges and universities from using State and Federal Funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. The bill will also put restrictions on the general education courses focusing on systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege. Humanities courses will be required to include Western canon texts and American historical documents. Funding will be provided to establish the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida and the Florida Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University.

Senate Bill 662, otherwise known as the ⁘Student Online Personal Data Protection Act⁘, will prohibit the use of students' personal data gathered through educational technology for targeted advertising or any non-educational purposes. This law aims to safeguard students' privacy in the digital age.

FILE - A message demanding money on a computer hacked by a virus is shown on a computer in a file image taken on June 27, 2017. (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)

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