College Students In Florida Plan Statewide Walk-Out Protesting DeSantis, Higher-Ed Policies

College students in Florida are planning to walk out of classes on Feb. 23 to protest Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent orders regarding higher education and ‘anti-woke’ policies.

The Florida College Democrats and Dream Defenders organized the “Stand for Freedom” walk-out to oppose DeSantis’ recent promise to defund DEI programs, his appointment of six conservative trustees to New College of Florida, and the administration’s request for university reports detailing medical treatment provided to transgender patients, the pledge reads.

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