Florida Senate panel approves bill requiring the teaching of Communism History in all public schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Tuesday, the Florida Senate Education Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a revised bill that mandates teaching the history of communism in all public schools, beginning as early as kindergarten. The move aligns with a House position advocating for comprehensive education on communism across all grades.

Initially proposed as Senate Bill 1264, the legislation sought to establish a History of Communism Task Force within the state Department of Education. However, following revisions, the bill now mandates the inclusion of communism history in all grades starting from the 2026-2027 school year.

The instructions provided for teaching about communism must be suitable for the age and developmental level of the students.