Florida Aligns Public Colleges With Federal Demands for Academic Neutrality

By Josh Moody · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-08-19

Florida Aligns Public Colleges With Federal Demands for Academic Neutrality

Inside Higher Ed reports that all 40 of Florida's public higher education institutions have issued a unified response to Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding new federal standards for admissions and academic rigor. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that the state submitted a

Inside Higher Ed reports that all 40 of Florida's public higher education institutions have issued a unified response to Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding new federal standards for admissions and academic rigor. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that the state submitted a