Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Commissioner of Education shall execute with two good and sufficient sureties approved by the state board or with a surety company authorized to do business in Florida, a bond in the amount of $5,000, the premium for which shall be paid from money appropriated for the operation of the Department of Education.

History.--s. 312, ch. 19355, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 892(52); s. 13, ch. 65-239; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 69-300; s. 1214, ch. 95-147.

Note.--Former s. 229.12.