HB 1059: Speech and Debate in Education
GENERAL BILL by Booth
Speech and Debate in Education; Designates FDI as official statewide speech & debate organization in state; provides requirements for speech & debate in K-12 & public postsecondary education; creates Florida Speech & Debate Hall of Fame; & creates Institute for Speech & Debate Innovation within FLVS. APPROPRIATION: $2,400,000
Effective Date: 1/1/2027
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |