If you’re looking to teach in Florida, you may have to declare fealty to the United States Constitution before the 2026-2027 academic year.

Sen. Clay Yarborough’s SB 430 proposes that teachers and administrators in public schools, colleges, and universities affirm the following.

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and the Constitution and Government of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified for employment as a member of the school personnel in this state; that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of a member of the school personnel in a professional, independent, objective, and nonpartisan manner; that I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and professi

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