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FL H1521

FL H1521
Required Instruction in History of African Americans


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to required instruction in the history of African Americans; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; prohibiting the specified instruction and the state academic standards from indicating or implying that an enslaved person benefited from slavery or the enslavement experience in any way; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statutes to prohibit the state's required instruction on the history of African Americans and the state academic standards from indicating or implying that an enslaved person benefited from slavery or the enslavement experience in any way. The bill also requires each school district to annually certify and provide evidence to the Department of Education that the requirements of this provision are met. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)

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