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FL H0811
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Nixon
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AI Summary
- Repeals provisions that classified training or instruction on specified race- and sex-related concepts (e.g., inherent racism, collective guilt) as discrimination, and removes associated restrictions on teacher preparation programs, general education courses, school leader programs, and postsecondary educator preparation institutes
- Repeals s. 1000.071, F.S., relating to personal titles and pronouns, and removes the prohibition on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in prekindergarten through grade 8
- Authorizes and encourages Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and campus activities, and permits expenditure of state and federal funds to promote them — reversing the prior ban on such spending
- Adds required public school instruction on LGBTQ history in Florida and the LGBTQ community's contributions to the United States, including topics such as Obergefell v. Hodges, United States v. Windsor, the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, and the Pulse Nightclub tragedy
- Revises school library and instructional materials provisions by exempting classroom libraries from certain board duties, removing the 5-school-day removal requirement for objected materials, limiting objection standing to parents rather than county residents, and adding protections stating school library materials may not be proscribed or removed due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval; effective date July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Education
Last Action
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 875 (Ch. 2025-107)
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Education Administration Subcommittee2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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