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FL S1330
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ana Rodriguez
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Implements the program in three phases: pilot schools in year one, districtwide expansion in year two, and statewide expansion beginning in year four
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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
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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