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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires Governor to proclaim September 11 of each year as "9/11 Heroes' Day"; requires day to be observed in public schools & by public exercise; requires certain middle & high school students to receive specified instruction; & requires State Board of Education to adopt certain revised social studies standards.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Governor of Florida to proclaim September 11 of each year as "9/11 Heroes' Day," which shall be observed in public schools and through public exercises. The bill mandates that middle and high school students in civics and U.S. government classes receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on topics related to the history and significance of September 11, 2001, including remembering the sacrifices of military personnel, government employees, civilians, and emergency responders. Additionally, the State Board of Education must adopt revised social studies standards to incorporate the requirements of this bill. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Adam Anderson (R)*,
Chase Tramont (R)*,
Mike Beltran (R),
Christopher Benjamin (D),
Kim Berfield (R),
David Borrero (R),
Joe Casello (D),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Randy Fine (R),
Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Quality Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1537 (Ch. 2023-39) (on 05/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Education Quality Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289/Analyses/h0289a.EQS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289/Amendment/137551/PDF | |
| Analysis - Education Quality Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289/Analyses/h0289.EQS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/289/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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