S0556Introduced in the Senate
Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
Introduced by Education Pre-K - 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Providing that students can substitute marching band experience for physical education and performing fine arts credit requirements for a standard high school diploma; providing that students with disabilities may participate in the Special Olympics to meet the physical education requirement for a standard high school diploma, etc.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 453
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Rules · February 17, 2026
24
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Colleen Burton | 12 | Yes |
| Darryl Rouson | 16 | Yes |
| Nick DiCeglie | 18 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Introduced
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 301 Senate Building
Favorable by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Now in Rules
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26
Read 2nd time
Substituted CS/HB 453
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 453
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