GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, dubbing him "Most Likely to Become a Dictator," sparking swift backlash from the student's mom and state education and political leaders.

What we know:

A Gainesville High School history teacher is under investigation after allegedly presenting a student a student-voted award for "Most Likely to Become a Dictator." It appears that the incident happened several years ago. However, the student's mom discussed the situation last week during a Florida State Board of Education meeting, saying the incident caused lasting harm to her son, and alleging that Alachua County Public Schools were critical of conservative political viewpoints.

The Florida Department of Education has

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