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Introduced
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to reproductive health and disease instructional materials; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring materials used in the instruction of reproductive health and specified diseases to be annually approved at a district school board meeting; providing requirements for such meeting; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's existing law on required instruction by changing how instructional materials for reproductive health and disease education are approved. Specifically, the bill requires that all materials used to teach reproductive health or diseases like HIV/AIDS must be annually approved by the district school board during an open, public meeting that is properly noticed in advance. Previously, these materials were approved by the state department of education. The key changes are the shift from state-level to local school board approval and the requirement for an annual, public review process. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving school districts time to prepare for the new approval process. The goal appears to be increasing local oversight and transparency in the selection of educational materials related to sensitive health topics.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/331 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/331/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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