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President Biden and others in his administration insist schools should stay open, even with the omicron wave making it harder than ever to manage.

In Pasco County, there were 649 teacher vacancies Monday, with most related to COVID. It has forced the district to double up classes or pull in staff members with teaching backgrounds to fill in.

Masks and shields, gloves and goggles are allowable expenditures under the bill.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals approved a joint motion from the parties to dismiss the case. The motion and the dismissal did not explain the reasons.

Florida lawmakers will again be asked to consider a bill that would provide menstrual products to students at schools. Activists say it's a basic necessity and key to removing the stigma of periods.

In a joint motion, attorneys for the parents and the DeSantis administration said the case was moot because of a law passed during a special session this month.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a notice that arguments will be held the week of Feb. 7 in Miami.

This week's decisions in Alachua, Miami-Dade and Broward counties mean all eight school districts that faced state financial penalties because of mask mandates have reversed course.

Florida’s two largest largest school districts are dropping all mask mandates, allowing parents in all grades decide whether their children should wear a face covering.

In asking the appeals court to move quickly, attorneys for the school boards said the emergency rule is slated to expire Dec. 21 and is creating confusion for students, teachers and parents.