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FL SB 1006

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Freedom of Speech and Religious Expression in Public Schools

Florida · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did FL SB 1006 pass?

No. FL SB 1006 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Education Pre-K - 12

What is FL SB 1006 about?

Freedom of Speech and Religious Expression in Public Schools; Prohibiting a school district from discriminating against students or school personnel on the basis of political or ideological viewpoints or expression; authorizing students to express political or ideological beliefs in coursework, artwork, and other specified assignments; authorizing a student to wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry displaying political or ideological messages or symbols; authorizing political or ideological groups to advertise or announce meetings in the same manner and to the same extent as other groups; creating a private cause of action for persons and student clubs or groups harmed by specified violations, etc.

Who sponsors FL SB 1006?

Yarborough is the primary sponsor of FL SB 1006.

Description

Freedom of Speech and Religious Expression in Public Schools; Prohibiting a school district from discriminating against students or school personnel on the basis of political or ideological viewpoints or expression; authorizing students to express political or ideological beliefs in coursework, artwork, and other specified assignments; authorizing a student to wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry displaying political or ideological messages or symbols; authorizing political or ideological groups to advertise or announce meetings in the same manner and to the same extent as other groups; creating a private cause of action for persons and student clubs or groups harmed by specified violations, etc.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-03-13 — Died in Education Pre-K - 12
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Yarboroughprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-13

    Died in Education Pre-K - 12

    failure

  2. 2026-01-13

    Introduced

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-07

    Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Rules

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-12-23

    Filed

    filing

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Related bills

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