Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1492: Instruction on Reproductive Health
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Requiring that certain materials used to teach reproductive health be approved annually by a district school board in an open, noticed meeting, rather than the Department of Education, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to instruction on reproductive health; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring that certain materials used to teach reproductive health be approved annually by a district school board in an open, noticed meeting, rather than the Department of Education; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 8, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to instruction on reproductive health; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring that certain materials used to teach reproductive health be approved annually by a district school board in an open, noticed meeting, rather than the Department of Education; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âParagraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 1003.42, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1003.42âRequired instruction.â (1) (b)âAll materials used to teach reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, its symptoms, development, and treatment, as part of the courses referenced in subsection (5), must be approved annually by a district school board in an open, noticed public meeting [DELETED: the department] . Section 2.âThis act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Davis, Tracie (D, SD-005) · primary sponsor
- Davis (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Education Pre-K - 12
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Education Pre-K - 12, Rules, Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Common questions
- What is S1492?
- S1492 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Instruction on Reproductive Health.
- What does S1492 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to instruction on reproductive health; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; requiring that certain materials used to teach reproductive health be approved annually by a district school board in an open, noticed meeting, rather than the Department of Education; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1492?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Education Pre-K - 12 (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1492?
- Davis, Tracie (D, SD-005), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S1492?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1492
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