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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to education; providing a short title; repealing s. 1000.05(4), F.S., relating to prohibited training or instruction in specified concepts which constitutes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex; repealing s. 1000.071, F.S., relating to personal titles and pronouns; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; prohibiting school districts from adopting a procedure that compels or authorizes school personnel to share certain information with a parent under certain circumstances; deleting a provision authorizing school districts to adopt procedures that permit school personnel to withhold certain information from a parent under certain circumstances; deleting a prohibition against classroom instruction, in specified grades, on sexual orientation and gender identity; deleting an exception; deleting a provision requiring student support services to adhere to specified guidelines; amending s. 1001.706, F.S.; deleting a requirement for the Board of Governors to include in its review of state university missions a directive to each constituent university regarding its programs for any curriculum that violates certain provisions; repealing s. 1001.92(5), F.S., relating to an educational institution losing its eligibility for performance funding if a certain violation is substantiated; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring instruction in LGBTQ history in public schools; conforming a cross reference; amending s. 1004.04, F.S.; deleting requirements for teacher preparation program courses; amending s. 1004.06, F.S.; authorizing and encouraging Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations to develop programs based on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; authorizing the expenditure of state or federal funds to promote such programs; deleting a prohibition against Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations expending funds on programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion or that promote or engage in political or social activism; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 1004.85, F.S.; deleting a purpose provided for the creation of an educator preparation institute; amending s. 1006.28, F.S.; providing that certain provisions relating to district school board duties and materials made available in schools do not apply to classroom libraries; revising requirements for resolving objections to instructional materials; deleting a requirement that any instructional material that is subject to an objection be removed within 5 school days; deleting a requirement that a school board discontinue use of an instructional material if certain conditions are met; authorizing school library media centers to provide materials and information presenting all points of view; prohibiting the proscribing or removal of materials due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval; amending s. 1007.25, F.S.; deleting certain prohibitions for general education courses; amending s. 1012.56, F.S.; deleting requirements for professional learning certification program courses; amending s. 1012.562, F.S.; deleting prohibitions for school leader preparation programs; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Freedom to Learn Act," introduces several significant changes to Florida's education system. The legislation repeals existing provisions related to training and instruction on specific concepts, personal titles, and pronouns. It modifies school district procedures regarding parental notifications about student well-being, removing previous restrictions on sharing information and eliminating limitations on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill requires instruction on LGBTQ history in public schools and encourages Florida College System institutions and state universities to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. It also changes guidelines for instructional materials, allowing school library media centers to provide materials presenting multiple perspectives and prohibiting the removal of materials due to partisan disapproval. The bill removes previous restrictions on curriculum content that were deemed to teach "identity politics" or discuss systemic racism and oppression, and it modifies requirements for teacher preparation programs, educator certification, and school leadership preparation programs. Notably, the bill expands educational content to include LGBTQ history, such as significant Supreme Court cases and events like the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, while removing previous limitations on discussing historical and social issues. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/790 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/790/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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