Miami School’s Controversial Permission Slip For Black Author Book Event

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A Miami elementary school has come under fire for a permission slip sent to parents, seeking approval for a book listening event featuring a Black author. The school has since clarified that the requirement is in accordance with Florida state law.

Outrage Over Permission Slip

Chuck Walters, a parent at the Coral Way K-8 Bilingual Center, expressed his outrage after receiving the permission slip for a school-related activity where a book written by an African American author would be read aloud to students. He took to social media to question the necessity of parental permission for such an event, particularly during Black History Month.

School’s Response

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which oversees Coral Way K-8, acknowledged the confusion caused by the description of the event and emphasized the importance of clarity for parents. The school district also clarified that the permission slips were sent home in compliance with state law, as guest speakers would be participating in a school-authorized education-related activity.

State Law and Black History Month

It has been revealed that the activity featuring an “African American” reading a book to students was indeed tied to Black History Month. Concerns over the requirement for permission slips related to Black History Month lessons have been raised by other parents and educators. This stems from a law passed by Florida legislators and Governor Ron DeSantis, which mandates parental permission for activities outside the immediate curriculum.