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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to disability history and awareness instruction; providing a short title; amending s. 1003.4205, F.S.; requiring the Department of Education to develop specified curricula; authorizing the department to consult with the Evin B. Hartsell Foundation to further develop such curricula; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Florida Department of Education to develop specific disability awareness curricula for different grade levels, named the "Evin B. Hartsell Act". The curricula will cover topics progressively as students advance through school: kindergarten through 3rd grade will learn about physical disabilities and bullying, 4th through 6th graders will study autism spectrum disorder, 7th through 9th graders will focus on hearing impairments, and 10th through 12th graders will explore learning styles and intellectual disabilities. The bill authorizes the Department of Education to collaborate with the Evin B. Hartsell Foundation in developing these educational materials, with the goal of expanding students' knowledge and understanding of disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide intensive instruction that helps students develop awareness and appreciation of individuals with disabilities and their contributions to society.
Sponsors (35)
Jay Collins (R)*,
Ben Albritton (R),
Kristen Arrington (D),
Bryan Ávila (R),
Lori Berman (D),
Mack Bernard (D),
Jim Boyd (R),
Jennifer Bradley (R),
Jason Brodeur (R),
Danny Burgess (R),
Colleen Burton (R),
Alexis Calatayud (R),
Tracie Davis (D),
Nick DiCeglie (R),
Don Gaetz (R),
Ileana Garcia (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Ed Hooper (R),
Blaise Ingoglia (R),
Shev Jones (D),
Thomas Leek (R),
Jonathan Martin (R),
Stan McClain (R),
Rosalind Osgood (D),
Kathleen Passidomo (R),
Jason Pizzo (I),
Tina Polsky (D),
Ana Maria Rodriguez (R),
Darryl Rouson (D),
Barbara Sharief (D),
Corey Simon (R),
Carlos Smith (D),
Keith Truenow (R),
Jay Trumbull (R),
Tommy Wright (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Pre-K - 12 (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 447 (Ch. 2025-49) (on 04/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540 |
| Analysis - Rules (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/Analyses/2025s00540.rc.PDF |
| Analysis - Rules (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/Analyses/2025s00540.pre.rc.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Education Pre-K - 12 (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/Analyses/2025s00540.ed.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Pre-K - 12 (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/Analyses/2025s00540.pre.ed.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/Amendment/729992/HTML | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/540/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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