Senate committee advances bill to codify statewide speech and debate programs
A Florida Senate education committee adopted an amendment and reported CS for SB 1062, a bill that would enshrine state investments in speech and debate—creating a Hall of Fame, a statewide week of recognition, teacher endorsements and recurring funding to support micro-credentials and travel.
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Senator Broder laid out SB 1062 as a statutory vehicle to preserve and expand Florida's investment in competitive speech and debate, saying the bill formalizes programs that now operate in all 67 counties and secures recurring funding for related teacher credentials and student participation.
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