Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 556
Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Berman (Democratic)
- Education Pre-K - 12
Cosponsors (1)
- Simon (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma; Providing that students can substitute marching band experience for physical education and performing fine arts credit requirements for a standard high school diploma; providing that students with disabilities may participate in the Special Olympics to meet the physical education requirement for a standard high school diploma, etc.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Jan 13, 2026 Senate | Favorable with Committee Substitute | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 453 (Ch. 2026-70), CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59) - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Substituted CS/HB 453 - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Read 2nd time - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26 - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Now in Rules - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 301 Senate Building - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building - Dec 9, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules - Nov 18, 2025 · Senate
Filed