13409297, 6A-4.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13409297

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.002	General Provisions
6A-4.003	Degrees, Programs, and Credits

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the revisions to the specified Educator Certification rules is to be consistent with recent changes by the Florida Legislature and propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation. The effect of these changes is outlined in the summary that follows.

SUMMARY:

Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of general provisions of qualification for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., include: Adding acceptance of recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college credit used for educator certification purposes; clarifying teaching college courses for academic remediation as unacceptable for college teaching experience; and clarifying the use of one (1) year of teaching experience to satisfy a single course requirement in professional preparation. Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of degrees, programs, and credits acceptable and associated documentation required to qualify for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., include: Updating the official names of the regional accrediting associations; specifying an official transcript for documentation of degrees and credits from institutions within the United States or its territories; specifying an original credential evaluation report by an approved provider for documentation of degrees and credits from institutions outside the United States; specifying acceptance of college course credits recommended on an official transcript from the American Council on Education (ACE); and revising criteria for the Department’s approval of an education credential evaluation agency.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.585, 1012.59, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/21/2013 Vol. 39/163

COMMENTS:

From 8/21/2013 To 9/11/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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