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FL S1628
Bill
Status
1/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Expands required Holocaust education instruction to include the state's policy against anti-Semitism, its definition, historical and current examples, and prevention measures as defined in s. 1000.05(7)
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Requires each school district to annually certify and provide evidence to the Department of Education that Holocaust instruction requirements are being met
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Authorizes the Department of Education to develop standards and curriculum for Holocaust instruction, with input from the Commissioner's Task Force on Holocaust Education and recognized Holocaust educational organizations
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Permits the department to contract with multiple named Florida Holocaust education centers and museums to develop teacher training and grade-appropriate classroom resources
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Designates the second week in November as Holocaust Education Week in Florida's K-20 public education system, commemorating the anniversary of Kristallnacht
Legislative Description
Holocaust Education
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1213
3/10/2020