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FL H0341

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Daniels

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes requirement language in section 1003.45, F.S. from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for school districts to offer secular courses on religion and the Bible
  • Requires three specific Bible courses: Hebrew Scriptures and Old Testament; New Testament; and a combined course covering all three sections
  • Mandates courses be included in the Department of Education's Course Code Directory and offered as electives for grades 9-12
  • Prohibits using a specific Bible translation as the sole text and requires courses maintain religious neutrality without endorsing, favoring, or promoting any particular religion or nonreligious perspective
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Study of the Bible and Religion

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee10/23/2019

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