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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to special observances for speech and debate; creating s. 683.338, F.S.; establishing Florida Speech and Debate Week in the state; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes "Florida Speech and Debate Week," designating the first week in November annually to acknowledge the educational, civic, and leadership benefits of competitive speech and debate, to honor those who support these programs, to encourage student participation as a means of civic engagement, and to highlight Florida's leadership in scholastic speech and debate, with the Department of Education, school districts, and other entities encouraged to organize related events.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Erika Booth (R)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Anne Gerwig (R),
Johanna López (D),
Debra Tendrich (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Student Academic Success Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Now in Education & Employment Committee (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1059 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1059/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1059/Analyses/h1059.SAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1059/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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