Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1006
Freedom of Speech and Religious Expression in Public Schools
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Yarborough (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Education Pre-K - 12 - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Rules - Dec 23, 2025 · Senate
Filed