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FL S1600

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires written notice of students' right not to participate in the pledge of allegiance be included in the student handbook or similar publication pursuant to section 1006.07(2), replacing the previous requirement of posting notice in a conspicuous place
  • Permits students to be excused from standing, placing right hand over heart, and (if male) removing headdress during the pledge upon written request by parent
  • Removes requirement that civilians stand at full attention and men remove headdress during the pledge of allegiance
  • Maintains requirement that pledge of allegiance be recited at the beginning of the day in all public elementary, middle, and high schools in Florida
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Pledge of Allegiance

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K - 12, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 121/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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