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FL S1606
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
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Establishes November 7 as "Victims of Communism Day," a legal holiday in Florida.
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Requires the Legislature to observe a moment of silence in honor of victims of communism on the final day of each regular legislative session.
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Mandates high school students in U.S. Government courses receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on "Victims of Communism Day," beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, covering topics including communist regimes in China, the Soviet Union, Cuba, Russia, Vietnam, and Venezuela.
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Specifies instruction must address how victims suffered under these regimes through suppression of speech, poverty, starvation, migration, and systemic violence against civilians.
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Takes effect July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Victims of Communism
Last Action
Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5 (Ch. 2021-158)
4/30/2021