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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
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 completion of 2 years of marching band satisfies both the physical education and performing arts 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 modifies the requirements for a standard high school diploma in Florida by allowing students to fulfill both their physical education and performing arts credits by completing two years of marching band, a change from the previous option of satisfying only one of those requirements. Additionally, for students with disabilities, this bill introduces a new provision that permits participation in the Special Olympics as a substitute for the physical education requirement, provided their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team determines this is appropriate and they participate for one school year. These changes are intended to offer more flexibility in meeting graduation requirements and are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)*,
Robin Bartleman (D),
Johanna López (D),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Jim Mooney (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Student Academic Success Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Ordered enrolled (on 03/05/2026)
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