Special Olympics participation would cover physical education requirement

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 294

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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Special Olympians in Florida will be exempt from high school physical education course requirements if the governor signs a bill unanimously approved by the Florida House and Senate.

The Senate Thursday gave final approval to Sen. Lori Berman’s SB 556, which allows students who compete in the Special Olympics for a year to be exempt from the one credit physical education requirement to graduate from high school.

“This legislation empowers our students with disabilities …

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