04/29/2025
Very excited to spread some incredible news! Florida Senate bill 2025 HB 447 ‘Disability History & Awareness Instruction’ ,also known as the “Evin B. Hartsell Act” was enacted into Florida law today! This wonderful bill will guide Florida education curriculum regarding the required inclusion of disability awareness for grades K -12! Evin’s bill was unanimously passed by the Florida House last week & unanimously passed by the Florida Senate today enshrining it into Florida law! This was such a wonderful testament to Evin’s legacy! The fact that this bill was enacted today is extra special to his parents, siblings and the rest of our family because today is also the seventh anniversary of Evin’s passing. Evin’s mother Melisa, father Scott and the Evin B. Hartsell foundation worked so hard for this accomplishment, and I know Evin would be so proud! As Evin would say “be the change, say I will”…they did! ❤️
