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FL S0138
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes disability history and awareness instruction in K-12 public schools from optional to mandatory, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year
- Requires all district school boards to designate the first 2 weeks in October each year as "Disability History and Awareness Weeks" with intensive instruction covering disability history, civil rights movements, and contributions of individuals with disabilities
- Mandates instruction be augmented by presentations from individuals with disabilities who have been approved by the school or district and meet background screening requirements under s. 1012.465
- Requires each public school to submit an annual report to its district superintendent by August 1 each year containing recommendations and policy alternatives regarding the state of disability awareness at the school
- Takes effect July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Disability History and Awareness Instruction
Last Action
Died in Education Pre-K - 12
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Education Pre-K - 129/9/2015
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