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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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