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FL S0242

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joe Gruters

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "divisive concepts" as teachings claiming one race or sex is inherently superior, that the U.S. is fundamentally racist or sexist, or that individuals are inherently racist or sexist based on their race or sex, among other related concepts.

  • Prohibits state agencies, counties, and municipalities from providing mandatory employee training that promotes divisive concepts, race or sex scapegoating, or race or sex stereotyping, with exceptions for objective academic discussion.

  • Requires state agency heads to ensure compliance through inspector general reviews, designate compliance officials, and take disciplinary action against employees authorizing non-compliant training; mandates agencies report diversity and inclusion training expenditures by October 1, 2022.

  • Requires state contracts for goods or services entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2022 to include termination provisions if contractors provide workforce training promoting divisive concepts; contractors must certify compliance before contract entry.

  • Applies similar prohibitions to public K-20 educational institutions regarding curriculum and mandatory employee or student training while explicitly permitting teaching of slavery, racial oppression, racial segregation, and racial discrimination as historical topics.

Legislative Description

Racial and Sexual Discrimination

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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