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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
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 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 amends Florida law to adjust the requirements for a standard high school diploma, specifically by allowing students to fulfill certain course requirements through alternative means. It stipulates that completing two years of marching band will now satisfy both the physical education and performing arts credit requirements for graduation. Additionally, for students with disabilities, participation in the Special Olympics for one school year, as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, can be used as a substitute for the physical education requirement. The bill also includes an effective date of 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
Received (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/Analyses/h0453c.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/Analyses/h0453b.EEC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/Analyses/h0453a.SAS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/Amendment/600357/PDF | |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/Analyses/h0453.SAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/453/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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