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Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to patriotic displays at public schools; amending s. 1003.44, F.S.; requiring, subject to legislative appropriation, each district school board to adopt rules to require the display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at each public school in the district; requiring the Department of Education to select the portraits and make them available to each school district; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires that, starting July 1, 2026, each public school district in Florida must adopt rules to ensure the display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a prominent location at each public school, provided that the legislature appropriates the necessary funds. The Department of Education will be responsible for selecting these portraits and making them available to the school districts. This addition complements existing requirements for displaying the state motto, "In God We Trust," in public schools and buildings used by school boards.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Administration Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371/Analyses/h0371b.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371/Analyses/h0371a.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371/Analyses/h0371.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371/BillText/c1/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/371/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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