In one paragraph
Not law: died when the 2026 session ended. Florida's CS/SB 1694 (2026) would have required general education core courses that integrate technology to give students chances to improve digital literacy and to include instruction on applying AI tools to the course, and would have said high school computer science courses with AI instruction "should provide" a foundational understanding of AI. On March 6, 2026 the Senate substituted House bill CS/CS/HB 1503 and laid SB 1694 on the table; HB 1503 passed both chambers in different versions and died in returning Messages on March 13.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and creates no duties for schools, colleges or course providers in Florida.
Key provisions
- Would have added s. 1007.25(3)(e): general education core courses that integrate technology provide opportunities to improve digital literacy and competency and instruction on applying AI tools to the course, plus software engineering, networks, databases and cybersecurity as applicable
- Would have added to s. 1007.2616(6) that computer science courses with AI instruction should provide a foundational understanding of AI, including how AI systems use data and the ethical, responsible use of AI (directive language, not a mandate)
- Passed Senate committees (Education Postsecondary 6-0, Appropriations 7-0, Rules 23-0) but never had a Senate floor vote
- March 6, 2026: read 2nd time, CS/CS/HB 1503 substituted, SB 1694 laid on table; the Senate passed HB 1503 as amended 33-0, but the chambers never agreed on a final version and it died in returning Messages on March 13, 2026
- Would have taken effect July 1, 2026
Latest legislative action
Mar 6, 2026. Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1503; died when the Florida Legislature's 2026 regular session ended March 13, 2026
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Avila R | Sponsor | SD-039 |
| Daniel Burgess R | Sponsor | SD-023 |
| Education Postsecondary | Sponsor |
Roll call votes
S Senate Rules Feb 24, 2026
23 yea0 nay1 otherPassed
S Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18, 2026
7 yea0 nayPassed
S Senate Education Postsecondary Feb 4, 2026
6 yea0 nayPassed
Amendments (1)
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Senate Committee Amendment #794384 Not adopted 2026-02-03
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