The proposed bill, titled the Disability Awareness and Inclusion Education Act, aims to enhance disability awareness and inclusion education within Florida's K-12 public school curriculum. It establishes a new section, 1003.4299, in the Florida Statutes, which outlines the legislative intent to promote empathy, acceptance, and inclusion among students. The Department of Education is authorized to create a Disability Awareness and Inclusion Education Program that includes developing age-appropriate curriculum standards and instructional materials, with specific goals for different grade levels. The program will focus on increasing awareness of disabilities, promoting empathy through interactive learning, encouraging inclusion, and inspiring student advocacy.

The bill also outlines a phased implementation plan for the program, starting with pilot schools and expanding statewide over several years. It includes provisions for professional development opportunities for educators and training sessions to support the program's goals. Additionally, the Department of Education may collaborate with advocacy organizations and award grants to school districts for program implementation. Schools will be required to collect and report data on student empathy and school climate to evaluate the program's effectiveness. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.