summary
Introduced
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 schools; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring school districts to observe Veterans' Day as a school holiday; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires all school districts in Florida to observe Veterans' Day as a school holiday, amending section 1001.42 of the Florida Statutes. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language about school holidays by explicitly mandating that each school district must recognize Veterans' Day as a day off from school. The holiday is defined according to section 110.117(1)(f) of Florida Statutes, which likely provides the specific date or guidelines for observance. By making this change, the bill ensures that K-12 schools across Florida will formally acknowledge and honor veterans by giving students and staff a day off on Veterans' Day. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving school districts ample time to prepare for and implement this new requirement. This legislation aims to provide a formal opportunity for students and educators to recognize and respect the contributions of military veterans to the nation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Mike Giallombardo (R)*,
Jon Albert (R),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Fabián Basabe (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Erika Booth (R),
Nan Cobb (R),
William Conerly (R),
Lindsay Cross (D),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Jeff Holcomb (R),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Danny Nix (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Last Action
Received (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409/Analyses/h0409c.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409/Analyses/h0409b.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409/Analyses/h0409a.EAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409/Analyses/h0409.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409/BillText/Filed/PDF |
Loading...