Bill Summary

HB 1059 Speech and Debate in Education (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Booth
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Summary
Speech and Debate in Education: Designates FDI as official statewide speech & debate organization in state; provides requirements for speech & debate in K-12 & public postsecondary education; creates Florida Speech & Debate Hall of Fame; & creates Institute for Speech & Debate Innovation within FLVS. Effective Date: January 1, 2027
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committees of reference
» H Student Academic Success Subcommittee
   H PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
   H Education & Employment Committee
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Actions
01/06/26
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Filed
01/12/26
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Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee; PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee
01/12/26
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Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1059
Filed on 01/06/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
1003.49967
1004.0983
683.338
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