New K-12 science curriculum scrutinized; December vote by Board of Ed expected

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Local News · Florida · October 14, 2026

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Education Commissioner Henry Mack spent part of Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting trying to set the record straight on the department’s initiative to re-write science standards for public schools. The standards, which have not been updated since 2008, are undergoing public review.

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