The State Board of Education has approved new History of Communism standards, which will be implemented in Florida schools starting with the 2026-2027 academic year. These standards were developed by educators and subject matter experts in the state.
According to Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas, “With the resurgence of communist ideologies across the United States and throughout the world, it is more important than ever for students to understand the catastrophic failures and human suffering caused by communist regimes. Florida’s new History of Communism standards will ensure that students learn the truth about the brutal realities of life under communism and gain a deeper appreciation for the blessings of liberty that define our nation.”
Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, a member of the State Board of Education, stated, “By adopting the History of Communism standards, we are equipping Florida’s students with an honest and rigorous understanding of how communist regimes exploited authority to erode freedoms and inflict generational harm. The new standards will help our youth become better informed citizens prepared to safeguard our constitutional republic for future generations.”
Governor Ron DeSantis previously signed House Bill 395 in 2022, which established Victims of Communism Day in Florida. This law requires schools to provide at least 45 minutes of instruction on this day focused on victims who suffered under communist regimes through poverty, starvation, migration, violence, and suppression. In 2024, Senate Bill 1264 was signed into law by Governor DeSantis to expand this requirement further so that instruction covers a comprehensive history and global impact of communism.
