Speech and Debate Education

Summary

The bill would set up a Hall of Fame in the Capitol to honor contributors to speech and debate, declare February 1‑7 as Florida Speech and Debate Week, and create the nonprofit Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) to run K‑20 debate programs and partner with the Department of Education. It would affect students, teachers, coaches, and school districts by providing a teacher endorsement, travel support, and new curriculum options. The measure failed to pass.

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