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FL S1330

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Florida Department of Education to create the Disability Awareness and Inclusion Education Program to integrate disability awareness into K-12 public school curriculum

  • Establishes grade-level instruction requirements: at least one lesson per month for K-5, two lessons per month for grades 6-8, and a 4-6 week annual program for grades 9-12 covering disability rights, advocacy, and community service

  • Implements the program in three phases: pilot schools in year one, districtwide expansion in year two, and statewide expansion beginning in year four

  • Requires the Department of Education to establish program guidelines by January 1, 2027, and authorizes grants to school districts for implementation, subject to legislative appropriation

  • Allows participating schools to collect and report data on student empathy surveys, teacher/parent observations, and school climate indicators including bullying measures

Legislative Description

Disability Awareness and Inclusion Education

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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