Senate Bill 11 aims to facilitate the presence of representatives from certain federally chartered youth membership organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the United States of America, in public schools. The bill mandates that, starting in the 2026-27 school year, principals of public schools, including independent charter schools, must schedule at least one date and time at the beginning of the school term for these representatives to provide information to students during the school day. This information may include details on how the organizations promote educational interests and civic involvement among students.

Additionally, the bill amends current law by updating the reference in section 119.04 (1) to include new provisions related to youth membership organizations, specifically replacing the deleted language regarding section 118.06 with the new section 118.065. This change reflects the legislative intent to ensure that students have access to information about these organizations, thereby encouraging their participation and fostering good citizenship.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 119.04(1), 119.04