Walkouts were reported Wednesday at Hagerty High School, Lake Mary High School, Oviedo High School, University High School in Orange City and Lyman High School, among other schools across the state.
Video showed students sitting on the ground outside of University High School in Orlando chanting "What do we want?
Officials from Volusia County Schools said more than 2,000 students participated in a walk out at University High School in Orange City.
Seminole County School DistrictWhile the district isn't organizing the event, officials have been made aware and school administrators have been notified.
The principal at University High School in Orange City estimates more than 2,000 students participate.