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SB 464FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Requirement for Florida Schools to Observe Veterans' Day

Original title: Observance of Veterans’ Day by K-12 Schools

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would have mandated a change to the academic calendar for every K-12 school district in Florida, potentially affecting instructional days and school operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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K-12 school districts

Districts would have been required to designate Veterans' Day as a school holiday.

K-12 students and families

Students and families would have experienced a change in the school calendar.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have required all Florida K-12 school districts to designate Veterans' Day as an official school holiday. The legislation sought to amend existing state statutes to ensure uniform observance of the holiday across all districts.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would have mandated a change to the academic calendar for every K-12 school district in Florida, potentially affecting instructional days and school operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have changed the date of Veterans' Day?
No, the bill referenced the existing definition of Veterans' Day found in s. 110.117(1)(f), Florida Statutes.
Did this bill pass?
No, the bill died in the Rules committee on March 13, 2026.

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Legislative Status

Despite unanimous committee support, the bill failed to progress past the Rules committee.

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  • Controversy10
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