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FL S0556

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Education Pre-K - 12

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Completion of 2 years of marching band satisfies both the one-credit physical education requirement and the one-credit performing fine arts requirement for a standard high school diploma, changing from an either/or option
  • Students with disabilities may substitute participation in Special Olympics for the physical education graduation requirement
  • Special Olympics participation must be for one school year as determined by the student's IEP (Individualized Education Plan) team
  • The bill takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 453

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/14/2026

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