Florida Bill Proposes Mandatory Washington and Lincoln Portraits in Classrooms

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new legislative proposal mandates Florida public schools to exhibit portraits of former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in classrooms.

This proposal, identified as “an act relating to patriotic displays in classrooms,” was introduced on Thursday by Republican state Senator Danny Burgess, who represents areas in Pasco and Hillsborough counties.

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Should the bill pass, schools would be required to prominently display images of the first and 16th U.S. presidents in all kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. Additionally, these portraits would be present in any classroom primarily used for social studies lessons.

Senator Burgess shared on X the reasoning behind the introduction of these bills by himself and Representative John Snyder, aligning it with the upcoming 250th anniversary of America.

Burgess said the inspiration came during one of his family’s annual trips across the country.

“I found myself in awe, standing in a historic classroom where portraits of presidents Washington and Lincoln still hung on the wall,” Burgess said. “I couldn’t help but ask myself, ‘Why did we ever stop having these two historic figures in Florida classrooms.”

The bill would take effect July 1, 2026 if approved by the legislature.

“By reinstating the portraits, we’re giving students the opportunity to reflect on the vision, courage and character that shaped our nation – and to be inspired by two of our greatest leaders,” Burgess said.

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