The move, which underscores the perceived "dangers and evils of Communism," is aimed at providing "age-appropriate instruction" on the history of communism for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, as reported by Spectrum News 13.
Senate Bill 1264, which was signed into law on the 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, is designed to enhance Florida's education standards by enlightening students about the perils associated with Communism. The governor's office, in a press release, emphasized the significance of the bill, stating that it would prevent students from being indoctrinated by Communist apologists in schools.
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Governor DeSantis, in the press release, asserted, "The truth will set us free. We will not allow our students to live in ignorance, nor be indoctrinated by Communist apologists in schools. To the contrary, we will ensure students in Florida are taught the truth about the evils and dangers of Communism."
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The governor further explained that the new law would equip the state to provide "the proper foundation" for students' education. He criticized universities for allegedly promoting communism, stating, "We might as well give them the truth when they are in our schools because a lot of these universities… teach how great communism is."
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The legislation also authorizes the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College to collaborate with the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University. This partnership is intended to "promote the importance of economic and individual freedoms."
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Furthermore, the bill lays the groundwork for the administration to propose the establishment of a museum to exhibit the history of communism. Governor DeSantis, sharing images of the bill signing on Twitter, wrote, "It’s our duty to educate the next generation on the threat communism poses to a free society."
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Florida Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. lauded the potential benefits of Senate Bill 1264, stating that the new legislation would ensure that Florida students do not "repeat" the history of communism and that they "understand the evils of communism."
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Diaz, in the press release, stated, "It is vitally important that every student learns about the dangers of Communism. I know firsthand the evils that Communism brings, and I am proud to stand by Governor DeSantis as he signs this legislation to ensure Florida remains the bastion of freedom."
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