FailedFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Education & Employment Committee
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Laid on Table
Mar 11, 2026
Summary
The bill designates February 1‑7 as Florida Speech and Debate Week and establishes the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) as a nonprofit to support K‑20 speech, debate, and civics education. It directs the FDI to train coaches, judges, and students, run competitions, and report annually on participation and spending. The measure aims to promote civic engagement and position Florida as a leader in scholastic debate.
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