Governing Law
Florida Statute 1003.42 (2)(h)
Below is the statute that is the guiding mission of the State of Florida's Task Force on African American History. You may view the statute here: PUBLIC K-12 EDUCATION
(2) Members of the instructional staff of the public schools, subject to the rules of the State Board of Education and the district school board, shall teach efficiently and faithfully, using the books and materials required that meet the highest standards for professionalism and historic accuracy, following the prescribed courses of study, and employing approved methods of instruction, the following:
(H) The history of African Americans, including the history of African peoples before the political conflicts that led to the development of slavery, the passage to America, the enslavement experience, abolition, and the contributions of African Americans to society.