Good Friday morning.
A new generation of middle and high schoolers will learn about the history and significance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks thanks to legislation signed into law three years ago.

“9/11 Heroes Day” will be observed in public schools across the state in honor of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The law requires middle and high school students to receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on the history and significance of Sept. 11, 2001.
This curriculum covers crucial topics, including the historical context of global terrorism, a timeline of the 9/11 events, and the heroic actions of first responders and civilians. Rep. Adam Anderson championed 9/11 Heroes’ Day, tacking the language onto a broader education bill (HB 1537) that passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.
“I am proud and encouraged to see students throughout the state learning about the heroes of 9/11,” Anderson said. “It’s our responsibility to teach the next generation about 9/11 to ensure we will never forget.”
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On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, flags will be lowered to half-staff across the state today in remembrance of those who died.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is recognizing Friday as “9/11 Heroes Day.” He is asking Floridians to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to honor the lives lost in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.




