13970830, 6A-4.0051 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13970830

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.0051

Renewal and Reinstatement of a Professional Certificate

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes include: update of the requirements specified for renewal of the professional certificate; update of the requirements for retention of certification coverages; update of the general requirements for renewal of a professional certificate; and, update of the requirements specified for reinstatement of the professional certificate.

SUMMARY:

This rule provides the requirements and implementation provisions for renewal and reinstatement of a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate. Changes are proposed to update language to simplify and clarify the general requirement for use of college credits, inservice training, and subject area tests for renewal, and to insert the requirement to earn one college credit in the instruction of students with disabilities for applications submitted on or after July 1, 2014, for professional certificate renewal or for reinstatement of an expired professional certificate.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1012.585, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1012.585, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/23/2013 Vol. 39/247

COMMENTS:

From 12/23/2013 To 1/13/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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