Education Bills Sent to DeSantis
The Florida Legislature sent four education bills to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk, including measures related to physical education requirements, school board members' rights, and changes to Pre-K through college level education rules. The bills include provisions such as allowing marching band to satisfy physical education requirements and giving public postsecondary institutions more flexibility in seeking accreditation.
The Florida Legislature has sent four education bills to Governor Ron DeSantis. One bill allows two years of marching band to satisfy physical education and performing arts requirements for a high school diploma. It also allows students with disabilities participating in Special Olympics to satisfy the physical education requirement. The District School Board Members' Bill of Rights gives board members the ability to publicly comment on district school board business. A third bill revises educational programs concerning epilepsy and requirements for a student's individualized seizure action plan. Another bill makes changes to Pre-K through college level education rules, including allowing public postsecondary institutions to seek accreditation from non-regional accreditors.
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