Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1149: Recess Requirements for Middle School Students
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1149 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recess Requirements for Middle School Students. Primary sponsor: Susan Valdés (Republican), Paula Stark (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recess Requirements for Middle School Students; Requires district school boards to provide specified amount of free-play recess each week to students in grades 6 through 8.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Valdés | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Paula Stark | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Filed