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A Florida school district rejected a donation of dictionaries while officials navigate a new state law that gives parents more control over the selection of reading and instructional materials in schools.

took effect at the start of July, several months after it was approved by state lawmakers. Among other provisions, it revises selection requirements for school reading materials and places term limits on school board members. Republican Gov.

That's at least in part because the law requires all reading material in schools — regardless of whether it is purchased or donated — to be"selected" by a certified education media specialist, and the district doesn't currently have any working in its schools. Meanwhile, Reese told the newspaper that if the district doesn't accept the club's dictionaries, it may approach private schools or else hold off on donations this year entirely.

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