FLORIDA, Fla. – A bill filed on Monday would require Florida teachers to take a specified oath before accepting the duties of a teacher.
House Bill 147, filed by Rep. Tom Fabricio, says that before entering upon the duties of a classroom teacher, each person employed as a classroom teacher:
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"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 classroom teacher in this state; that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of a classroom teacher in a professional, independent, objective, and nonpartisan manner; that I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and professional ethics; that I will foster a respectful learning environment for all students, which promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning; and that I will serve as a positive role model in both conduct and character, so help me God."
If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026.