FL H0371

District school boards must adopt rules requiring display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a conspicuous place at each public school, subject to legislative appropriation

Florida Department of Education is responsible for selecting the official portraits and making them available to each school district

Existing requirement continues for display of state motto "In God We Trust" at each public school and district school board building

Amends Section 1003.44, Florida Statutes (Patriotic programs; rules)

Effective date: July 1, 2026