Florida Unions Withdraw Lawsuit, Course Transparency Enhances Education

February 9, 2026

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Florida’s Education Transparency Rule Stands as Union Lawsuit Withdrawn

Tallahassee, Fla., February 9, 2026 – The effort to enhance transparency in Florida’s higher education system took a significant step forward with the withdrawal of a legal challenge by the Florida Education Association (FEA) and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF). The unions had previously contested an amendment to Rule 6A-14.092, requiring Florida College System institutions to publish course syllabi and reading materials 45 days before classes commence. This transparency measure, adopted by the State Board of Education in November 2025, aims to provide students with comprehensive course expectations prior to registration.

Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous from the outset, a sentiment he shared on social media via a post on X:

Screenshot of Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas X account, sharing a Florida Times-Union post: The Commissioner posted: Once again, unions are failing to place students first and are trying to shut down efforts to provide greater transparency and accountability in higher education. It’s a shame that they chose to waste their members’ dues on this frivolous lawsuit.

“The unions suffered yet another defeat after squandering members’ dues on an unfounded lawsuit aimed at blocking transparency when they should have been supporting it,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Students attending Florida’s state colleges deserve full and timely access to information about the courses available to them. Requiring the public posting of syllabi and required readings ensures students can make informed choices and helps guarantee they receive the highest quality education possible.”

Historical context shows that the unions have previously engaged in similar legal battles with the Department of Education:

In 2025, they contested the use of taxpayer funds for divisive concepts like DEI, which was ultimately decided in favor of the state.

In 2023, a lawsuit aimed at preventing transparency in K-12 reading materials was also unsuccessful.

In 2020, efforts to keep schools closed were thwarted, allowing students to continue in-person learning.

Additional details from the November 13, 2025, State Board of Education meeting can be found on the State Board of Education page. For specifics regarding the lawsuit’s dismissal, visit: https://www.doah.state.fl.us/eALJ/eNotice.aspx?ID=2586366&PartyID=148347&CaseID=256628&DocketID=3023822.