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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to requirements for a standard high school diploma; amending s. 1003.4282, F.S.; providing that students can substitute marching band experience for physical education and performing fine arts credit requirements for a standard high school diploma; providing that students with disabilities may participate in the Special Olympics to meet the physical education requirement for a standard high school diploma; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 1003.4282, which outlines the requirements for a standard high school diploma, by allowing students to substitute marching band experience for either a physical education credit or a performing fine arts credit, whereas previously it could only be substituted for one or the other. Additionally, for students with disabilities, this bill permits participation in the Special Olympics to fulfill the physical education requirement, as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and this participation must be for one school year. The bill also makes a technical correction to renumber a subsection related to students with disabilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Pre-K - 12 (Senate)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading (on 02/18/2026)
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