Florida Speech and Debate Education Act of 2026 establishes Florida Speech and Debate Week, designates the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide.

The Florida Speech and Debate Education Act of 2026 establishes Florida Speech and Debate Week in November to recognize the value of competitive speech and debate. It designates the Florida Debate Initiative as the official statewide speech and debate organization responsible for managing, developing, and expanding K–20 speech and debate programs. The bill provides funding for various initiatives, including the Florida Debate Initiative, the Institute for Speech and Debate Innovation within the Florida Virtual School, and the Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame.

Florida Speech and Debate Education Act of 2026 establishes Florida Speech and Debate Week, designates the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide.

The Florida Speech and Debate Education Act of 2026 establishes Florida Speech and Debate Week in November to recognize the value of competitive speech and debate. It designates the Florida Debate Initiative as the official statewide speech and debate organization responsible for managing, developing, and expanding K–20 speech and debate programs. The bill provides funding for various initiatives, including the Florida Debate Initiative, the Institute for Speech and Debate Innovation within the Florida Virtual School, and the Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame.