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Florida bill would require moment of silence in public schools By FOX 13 News staff Published  article TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new bill in the Florida Senate would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill, SB-282, would require certain teachers to set aside time for it at the beginning of the school day. It was filed by Republican State Sen. Dennis Baxley on Thursday.  Some parents and officials think the silent time would be healthy for studen...

Florida bill would require daily moment of silence in public schools Published: December 17, 2020 10:53 PM EST Updated: December 18, 2020 8:39 AM EST Recommended At Collier County Public Schools, schools already observe moments of silence, but they are not enforced. Schools are allowed to have reflection, prayer or meditation on their own terms, but say under no circumstances do they have to participate. The Florida bill would require certain teachers to set aside time for the moment of silence...