Florida H409: Observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 Schools

What the bill says

An act relating to observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 schools; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring school districts to observe Veterans' Day as a school holiday; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, November 12, 2025:

An act relating to observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 schools; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring school districts to observe Veterans' Day as a school holiday; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (g) of subsection (4) of section 1001.42, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1001.42 Powers and duties of district school board.—The district school board, acting as a board, shall exercise all powers and perform all duties listed below: (4) ESTABLISHMENT, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF SCHOOLS.—Adopt and provide for the execution of plans for the establishment, organization, and operation of the schools of the district, including, but not limited to, the following: (g) Observance of school holidays and vacation periods.—18 Designate the observance of school holidays and vacation periods. Each school district shall observe Veterans' Day, as listed in s. 110.117(1)(f), as a school holiday. Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

• Giallombardo, Mike (R, HD-079) · primary sponsor
• Albert, Jon (R, HD-048)
• Webster Barnaby (R, HD-027)
• Barnaby, Webster (R, HD-029)
• Basabe, Fabián (R, HD-106)
• Benarroch, Yvette (R, HD-081)
• Booth, Erika (R, HD-035)
• Booth (R, 35)
• Cobb, Nan (R, HD-026)
• Conerly, Bill (R, HD-072)
• Cross, Lindsay (D, HD-060)
• Gossett-Seidman, Peggy (R, HD-091)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Rules
2. February 18, 2026: Received
3. February 18, 2026: Referred to Rules
4. February 17, 2026: In Messages
5. February 17, 2026: Passed; YEAS 107, NAYS 0
6. February 17, 2026: Read 3rd time
7. February 17, 2026: Added to Third Reading Calendar
8. February 17, 2026: Read 2nd time
9. February 10, 2026: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/17/2026)
10. January 22, 2026: Added to Second Reading Calendar

Votes

• House: H 409 Filed (February 17, 2026): 107 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Education & Employment Committee (January 22, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Education & Employment Committee (January 22, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Education Administration Subcommittee (January 14, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Education Administration Subcommittee (January 14, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H409?

H409 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 Schools.

What does H409 do?

In its own words: An act relating to observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 schools; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring school districts to observe Veterans' Day as a school holiday; providing an effective date.

What is the status of H409?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Rules (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H409?

Giallombardo, Mike (R, HD-079), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H409?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/409