Bill Summary

SB 1062 Speech and Debate (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Brodeur Co Sponsors: Burgess, Gaetz
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Summary
Speech and Debate; Citing this act as the "Florida Speech and Debate Education Act"; creating the Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame; designating Florida Speech and Debate Week each year in November; designating the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc., (FDI) as the official statewide speech and debate organization; authorizing a certified teacher to earn an endorsement in speech and debate; requiring the Florida Virtual School to establish the Institute for Speech and Debate Innovation, etc. APPROPRIATION: $4,600,000 Effective Date: 1/1/2027
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Actions
01/05/26
SENATE
Filed
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bill text & filed amendments
1062
Filed on 01/05/26
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Statute Citations
1000.09
1001.42
1002.37
1004.0983
1007.271
265.0042
683.221
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