Florida Proposes Mandatory Veterans Day School Closure

Florida Proposes Mandatory Veterans Day Holiday for Public SchoolsFlorida lawmakers introduce legislation to make Veterans Day a mandatory school holiday, starting in 2026. The bill, filed by Republican state Senator Bryan Avila and Representative Mike Giallombardo, aims to standardize the observance across all 67 counties. Currently, most schools close for the holiday, but eighteen remain open. The proposed law would take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring all public grade schools in Florida close for Veterans Day during the 2026-2027 school year. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.