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Florida Vows Legal Action Against Schools That Ban TPUSA Chapters
Florida's government has announced it will use legal action against schools that prevent the conservative student group Turning Point USA from forming chapters.
Alicia Hammond
Alicia Hammond is a public policy correspondent for StudVoro, covering state government, education policy, and civil liberties. She specializes in reporting on legislation and state-led initiatives that impact public sector employees and communities.
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