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FL S1628

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Requires each school district to annually certify and provide evidence to the Department of Education that Holocaust instruction requirements are being met

  • 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

  • Permits the department to contract with multiple named Florida Holocaust education centers and museums to develop teacher training and grade-appropriate classroom resources

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2020
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education2/12/2020
Education1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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