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FL S1104

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Massullo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment (Article X, Section 33) to prohibit school districts from discriminating against students, parents, or school personnel based on religious viewpoints or expression

  • Requires public schools to allow students to express religious beliefs in coursework, artwork, and assignments, with work evaluated on academic standards regardless of religious content

  • Permits students to wear religious clothing, accessories, and jewelry to the same extent secular messages are allowed, and to pray or organize religious clubs before, during, and after school

  • Allows school personnel to voluntarily participate in student-initiated religious activities on school grounds before or after school hours

  • Mandates a daily moment of silence of 1-2 minutes in first-period classrooms and permits student-led or staff-led prayer (up to 2 minutes) during opening remarks at high school championship events

Legislative Description

Religious Expression in Public Schools

Last Action

Now in Rules

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Judiciary2/3/2026

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