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FL S0348

FL S0348
9/11 Heroes Day


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
04/27/2023
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Governor to proclaim September 11 of each year as "9/11 Heroes Day"; requiring that the day be observed in public schools and by public exercise; requiring certain middle and high school students to receive specified instruction; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt certain revised social studies standards, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Governor to proclaim September 11 of each year as "9/11 Heroes Day" to be observed in public schools and through public exercises. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, middle and high school students in civics and U.S. Government classes must receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on the history and significance of September 11, 2001, including the sacrifices of military personnel, government employees, civilians, and emergency responders. The State Board of Education is also required to adopt revised social studies standards to incorporate these 9/11-related instructional requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1537 (Ch. 2023-39) (on 05/05/2023)

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