Florida S1062 establishes a comprehensive framework for speech and debate education, including coursework, a statewide organization, and a hall of.

Florida S1062, the Florida Speech and Debate Education Act, creates a framework for expanding speech and debate education across the state. The bill mandates the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education to develop undergraduate and graduate coursework, certificates, and micro credentials in speech and debate. It designates the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) as the official statewide speech and debate organization, responsible for managing the Florida Speech and Debate League, establishing competition rules, training coaches and judges, and operating tournaments.

Florida S1062 establishes a comprehensive framework for speech and debate education, including coursework, a statewide organization, and a hall of.

Florida S1062, the Florida Speech and Debate Education Act, creates a framework for expanding speech and debate education across the state. The bill mandates the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education to develop undergraduate and graduate coursework, certificates, and micro credentials in speech and debate. It designates the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) as the official statewide speech and debate organization, responsible for managing the Florida Speech and Debate League, establishing competition rules, training coaches and judges, and operating tournaments.