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FL H0287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Education & Employment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as a new required instruction topic in Florida public schools under section 1003.42, F.S., covering Japanese internment camps and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, immigration, citizenship, civil rights, identity, culture, and contributions to American society
  • Requires instructional materials to include the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American society
  • Amends sections 1006.148 (dating violence and abuse policy) and 1014.05 (school district parental rights notifications) to conform cross-references resulting from the insertion of the new instructional requirement
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Last Action

Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1537 (Ch. 2023-39)

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee3/22/2023
Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee3/15/2023
Education Quality Subcommittee2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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