(WSVN) - A South Florida legislator has proposed a new bill that would require Florida teachers take an oath to uphold the United States Constitution and teach their classes in a nonpartisan fashion.

The bill filed this week by Florida State Rep. Tom Fabricio would make it a requirement for teachers’ jobs to swear an oath to uphold the U.S. and state constitution as part of their responsibility as educators.

“I think this bill elevates teachers further as professionals and it gives them the opportunity to give their word, to give another layer of accountability for the important job that they’re doing for our state, our country, for our children,” said Fabricio.

The Miami Lakes Representative said the bill’s concept is not a new one.

“In Colorado, Michigan, West Virginia, Nebraska, Kan

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