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Introduced
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designating "Emancipation Day" to officially commemorate the freeing of enslaved African Americans in Florida; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring the significance of Emancipation Day; specifying that Juneteenth Day officially commemorates the freeing of all remaining enslaved African Americans in the United States; requiring high school students enrolled in a United States History course to receive specified instruction on the significance of Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Day, etc.
AI Summary
This bill designates May 20 as "Emancipation Day" to commemorate the day the enslaved African Americans in Florida were notified of the Emancipation Proclamation. It authorizes the Governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring the significance of Emancipation Day. The bill also specifies that Juneteenth Day officially commemorates the freeing of all remaining enslaved African Americans in the United States. Additionally, it requires high school students enrolled in a United States History course to receive instruction on the significance of Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Day.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Education (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1500 |
| Analysis - Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Post-Meeti | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1500/Analyses/2022s01500.go.PDF |
| Analysis - Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Pre-Meetin | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1500/Analyses/2022s01500.pre.go.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1500/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1500/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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