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FL S1606

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes November 7 as "Victims of Communism Day," a legal holiday in Florida.

  • Requires the Legislature to observe a moment of silence in honor of victims of communism on the final day of each regular legislative session.

  • 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.

  • Specifies instruction must address how victims suffered under these regimes through suppression of speech, poverty, starvation, migration, and systemic violence against civilians.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/29/2021
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/16/2021
Community Affairs3/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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