FL S1160

Creates the Art in the Capitol Competition, a statewide visual arts competition for students in grades 6 through 8, administered by the Department of Management Services and the Department of Education

Requires each school district to hold an annual competition open to all public, private, and home education students, with submissions judged by art teachers whose own students did not submit artwork

Submissions must be two-dimensional, no larger than 28 inches by 28 inches by 4 inches thick, weigh less than 15 pounds, be original, and not violate copyright laws

Winning submissions must be provided to the legislator of the student's legislative district at least 60 days before each regular legislative session

Department of Management Services will display winning artwork in the Capitol Building during the legislative session, after which legislators return the submissions to students