The Florida Supreme Court has held firm in its February decision to remove the terms “fairness and diversity” from the language detailing courses that meet the ongoing education requirements for the state’s judges.
This decision, reportedly communicated in September 2023, reaffirms the court’s stance on the issue, which is seen as a contentious point within the judicial learning framework in the Sunshine State. Without full access to the court’s rationale behind this decision, speculation around the implications for the state’s judiciary continues to circulate within legal circles.
Further in-depth analysis of this situation is provided by Law360 here.