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Clay County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments files lawsuit against Florida education commissioner

A Clay County teacher sued Florida Education Commissioner Kamoutsas claiming First Amendment rights were violated over social media comments about Charlie Kirk.
The teacher sought a declaration that the threatened action against them violated their rights and damages in the federal suit.
The case follows the teacher’s social media post referencing Kirk’s death and subsequent state actions labeling such posts as unacceptable.
Kamoutsas stated the comments were unacceptable and would not be tolerated as these posts circulated.
The teacher was placed on administrative leave pending school board action as the district cooperated with the state’s investigation.
News4JAX reported that educators have faced scrutiny for online posts following Kirk’s death.
The lawsuit cites potential violations of the Florida Educator’s Certificate as a consequence of state actions.
The suit follows prior coverage noting Kamoutsas renewed promises to prosecute teachers over Kirk-related comments.
The case involves a Clay County teacher and references an administrative complaint filed by Kamoutsas.
The article notes Kirk’s death as context for heightened scrutiny of educators’ online remarks.

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