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FL H1009
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education Administration Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Florida Department of Education must annually distribute the federal "Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools" to all district school board members, superintendents, school principals, and teachers
- Adds a requirement to also distribute the model policy required by the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act (s. 1002.206(6)) alongside the federal guidance
- Revises display requirements for the state motto "In God We Trust" in all district schools and district school board buildings, changing the standard from a "conspicuous place" to a "clearly visible location and public area" that is "readily accessible to and widely used by students"
- Extends the motto display requirement explicitly to each building used by the district school board, not just schools
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Religious and Patriotic Expression in the Public School System
Last Action
Died in Rules
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee4/4/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee3/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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