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SB 1478: Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity

GENERAL BILL by Davis

Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity; Deleting a definition of the term “shield”; requiring the State Board of Education to ensure that Florida College System institutions are free from political influence and interference; granting specified rights to students of Florida College System institutions and state universities; granting specified rights to faculty, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/22/2026 Senate - Introduced
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Education Postsecondary (HE)
  2. Judiciary (JU)
  3. Rules (RC)



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/8/2026 Senate • Filed
1/16/2026 Senate • Referred to Education Postsecondary; Judiciary; Rules
1/22/2026 Senate • Introduced