Florida § 1006.185 - Opening remarks at high school athletic contests.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1006.185 — Opening remarks at high school athletic contests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1006.185. Opening remarks at high school athletic contests.
Each athletic association designated under s. 1006.20 whose membership includes public schools shall adopt bylaws, policies, or procedures that provide each school participating in a high school championship contest or series of contests under the direction and supervision of the association the opportunity to make brief opening remarks, if requested by the school, using the public address system at the event. Such remarks may not be longer than 2 minutes per participating school. The athletic association may not control, monitor, or review the content of the opening remarks and may not control the school’s choice of speaker. Member schools may not provide remarks that are derogatory, rude, or threatening. Before the opening remarks, an announcement must be made that the content of any opening remarks by a participating school is not endorsed by and does not reflect the views and/or opinions of the athletic association. The decision to allow opening remarks before regular season contests is at the discretion of each school.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1006.185
What does Florida Statutes § 1006.185 cover?
Section 1006.185 ("Opening remarks at high school athletic contests.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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