Teachers may soon have to take this oath if Florida passes new bill

New Florida bill would require teachers to take an oath

Lawmakers filed House Bill 147 into the Florida Senate, Monday. The bill would require teachers to take an oath. It would state:"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…

Teachers may soon have to take this oath if Florida passes new bill

A new proposal filed this week would require teachers to take an oath starting next year if a lawmaker gets his way.