House Education and Employment Committee - February 17, 2026

Florida House Education and Employment Committee · February 17, 2026

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Call to order, roll call and welcome

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Chair Kennedy called the committee to order, Kendall called the roll and the chair confirmed a quorum. The chair welcomed students and coaches participating in the inaugural Sunshine State debate honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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The Florida House Education and Employment Committee met to consider 11 education-related bills, advancing most by voice or roll-call votes. Debate was most extensive on HB 6 15 (IEP process reforms) and HB 173 (parental consent for minor medical and mental-health services), the latter passing 12-4 after lengthy testimony.

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