FL S0816

Amends Florida Statute 1003.42 to expand required K-12 life skills instruction in public schools by adding career readiness, financial literacy, and home economics to the existing curriculum requirements

Adds "career readiness" to the existing grade 9–12 life skills instruction that already covers leadership, résumé creation, career pathway exploration, workplace ethics, and interview skills

Creates two new standalone instructional components—financial literacy and home economics—as part of the comprehensive life skills curriculum under the health and life skills education framework

Sponsored by Senator Arrington during the 2025 Florida legislative session

Effective date is July 1, 2025