FL S1854

Requires public schools to teach "a thorough presentation and critical analysis of the scientific theory of evolution" as part of required instructional content.

Expands character-development program requirements from elementary schools to kindergarten through grade 12, emphasizing core values including honesty, virtue, patriotism, self-discipline, and other character qualities.

Requires school districts to inform principals, administrators, teachers, and other personnel of the character-development curriculum at the beginning of each school year.

Adds comprehensive instruction on governmental, legal, and civic principles including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, separation of powers, rule of law, and stare decisis.

Updates cross-reference in dating violence and abuse policy requirements to reflect the new location of teen dating violence curriculum provisions within health education standards.