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The House panel approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.

With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.

Republican House sponsor says children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection."

Jeff Vasilinda becomes the Vasilinda Family’s first published author! February 5th, 2021 by Jake Stofan Two bills aiming to change the school year in Florida are back after stumbling at the legislative finish line last year. The Florida Legislative Session hasn’t officially begun, but both are already moving forward in committees. “This is a thing that could change the tone,” said Senator Dennis Baxley. Baxley wants to mandate a moment of silence at the start of each school day. “Who knows what a moment of silence can do for each of us,” said Baxley. But some like Devon Graham wi...

Mandatory moment of silence, civic education bills on fast track Jake Stofan, Tallahassee corespondent Tags:  File photo TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two bills aiming to change the school year in Florida are back after stumbling at the legislative finish line last year. The Florida legislative session hasn’t officially begun, but both bills are already moving forward in committees. “This is a thing that could change the tone,” said State Senator Dennis Baxley. Baxley wants to mandate a moment of silence at the start of each school day. “Who knows what a moment of silence can do for each of...