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FL S1348

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Anitere Flores

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Character Education Act" requiring character-development programs in kindergarten through grade 12 (expanded from elementary schools only)
  • Specifies curriculum must emphasize virtues including wisdom, excellence, equality, responsibility, honesty, courage, patriotism, self-discipline, perseverance, duty, honor, charity, civility, and tolerance
  • Allows districts to adopt programs similar to Character First, Character Counts, or The Leader in Me, with curricula subject to department approval
  • Requires administrative and instructional staff be informed of character education requirements at the beginning of each school year
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Required Instruction in Public Schools

Last Action

Died in Education

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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