File #: 21-7327    Version: 1 Name: Oppose FL HB 233
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/12/2021 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 7/20/2021 Final action: 7/20/2021
Title: Urging immediate repeal of Florida House Bill No. 233 which among numerous provisions prohibits the state board of education from shielding institutions, including students faculty and staff within the Florida College System, from "Speech that they may find uncomfortable, unwelcome, disagreeable or offensive," and requires annual assessment surveys of students, faculty and staff with regard to intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity; Authorizing the City Clerk to provide copies of this resolution to Governor Ron Desantis, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, State Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez and to State Representative James "Jim" Mooney, Jr.
Sponsors: Jimmy Weekley
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Ch 2021-159 Fl House Bill 233 as enacted - From FL Senate webpage, 3. HB 233 Final Bill Analysis - House of Representatives

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Urging immediate repeal of Florida House Bill No. 233 which among numerous provisions prohibits the state board of education from shielding institutions, including students faculty and staff within the Florida College System, from "Speech that they may find uncomfortable, unwelcome, disagreeable or offensive," and requires annual assessment surveys of students, faculty and staff with regard to intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity; Authorizing the City Clerk to provide copies of this resolution to Governor Ron Desantis, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, State Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez and to State Representative James "Jim" Mooney, Jr.