The bill amends section 1003.44 of the Florida Statutes to mandate that each district school board adopt rules requiring the display of certain patriotic symbols in public schools. Specifically, it requires the display of the state motto, "In God We Trust," in a conspicuous place at each public school and in buildings used by the district school board. Additionally, subject to legislative appropriation, the bill mandates the display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at each public school, with the Department of Education responsible for selecting and providing these portraits to the school districts.

The bill removes previous language that specified the display requirements for all schools in the district and instead clarifies that the requirements apply to each public school and building used by the district school board. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 420 Filed: 1003.44
S 420 c1: 1003.44