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FL S1414

FL S1414
Education


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Introduced
01/05/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to education; providing a short title; repealing s. 1000.05(4), F.S., relating to prohibited training or instruction in specified concepts which constitutes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex; repealing s. 1000.071, F.S., relating to personal titles and pronouns; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; prohibiting school districts from adopting a procedure that compels or authorizes school personnel to share certain information with a parent under certain circumstances; deleting a provision authorizing school districts to adopt procedures that permit school personnel to withhold certain information from a parent under certain circumstances; deleting a prohibition against classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in specified grades; deleting an exception; deleting a provision requiring student support services to adhere to specified guidelines; amending s. 1001.706, F.S.; deleting a requirement for the Board of Governors to include in its review of state university missions a directive to each university regarding its programs for curricula that violate certain provisions; repealing s. 1001.92(5), F.S., relating to an educational institution losing its eligibility for performance funding if a certain violation is substantiated; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring instruction in LGBTQ history in public schools; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 1004.06, F.S.; authorizing and encouraging Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations to develop programs based on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; authorizing the expenditure of state or federal funds to promote such programs; deleting a prohibition against Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations expending funds on programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion or that promote or engage in political or social activism; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 1006.28, F.S.; providing that certain provisions relating to district school board duties and materials made available in schools do not apply to classroom libraries; revising requirements for resolving objections to instructional materials; deleting a requirement that any instructional material that is subject to an objection be removed within 5 school days; deleting a requirement that a school board discontinue use of an instructional material if certain conditions are met; providing that school libraries may provide materials and information presenting all points of view; providing that materials may not be proscribed or removed due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval; amending s. 1007.25, F.S.; deleting certain prohibitions for general education courses; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Freedom to Learn Act," makes several changes related to education in Florida. It repeals provisions prohibiting certain training or instruction related to race, color, national origin, or sex, as well as a section regarding personal titles and pronouns. It amends laws to prohibit school districts from adopting procedures that compel or authorize school personnel to share certain information with parents, deletes a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain grades, and requires instruction on LGBTQ history in public schools. The bill also authorizes and encourages Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations to develop programs based on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and makes changes to the procedures for resolving objections to instructional materials. Finally, it deletes certain prohibitions for general education courses in the state.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K -12 (on 03/08/2024)

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