The Florida Attorney General’s Office has announced plans to pursue legal action against public schools that are preventing the establishment of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters. This news comes on the heels of TPUSA’s reporting that following a recent incident involving Kirk’s assassination, they anticipate a surge in campus chapters, potentially exceeding 32,000.
Attorney General James Usmier shared details on X, highlighting Florida’s commitment to supporting the TPUSA initiative, alongside April Carney, a member of the Duval County Board of Education. Usmier stated, “We’ve been receiving reports about public schools across the state not allowing TPUSA organizations to form. This is discriminatory and cannot be accepted. Our AG’s office will take necessary steps to uphold students’ rights to organize and participate in discussions.”
Carney reassured students and parents that the Duval County Board of Education is currently revising policies for student-run organizations, suggesting that establishing TPUSA chapters—and other clubs—should no longer face obstacles. “There shouldn’t be any issues with starting the Turning Point USA chapter,” she affirmed.
In April, Uthmeier launched a “Parents’ Rights Bureau,” described as a pioneering effort aimed at defending the rights of parents and families experiencing infringements. While official confirmation from the Florida office regarding reports from various educational institutions blocking the TPUSA chapter is still pending, the department remains vigilant.
Furthermore, there has been a notable increase in interest for TPUSA chapters following Kirk’s untimely death. Following a tribute ceremony for him, reports indicated TPUSA received over 120,000 inquiries from individuals eager to start new chapters.
In a related development, Oklahoma’s public schools are also moving towards supporting TPUSA. Oklahoma State Schools Principal Ryan Walters has committed to establishing TPUSA chapters in all local high schools.
Currently, Turning Point USA manages around 900 college chapters and 1,200 high school branches, with Kirk’s wife, Erika, recently appointed as the new CEO and chair of the board.
