FL H0195

Requires Florida school districts to offer elective courses on religion, Hebrew Scriptures, and the Bible to students in grades 9-12, changing the current law from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall")

Specifies three Bible course options: Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament, New Testament, or a combined course covering both

Prohibits requiring students to use a specific translation of the Hebrew Scriptures or Bible as the sole text for any course

Mandates courses maintain religious neutrality and may not endorse, favor, promote, disfavor, or show hostility toward any particular religion or nonreligious perspective

Effective date of July 1, 2019