23580911, 6A-4.03321 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23580911

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.03321

Specialization Requirements for Certification in Social Science (Grades 6-12) - Academic Class

PURPOSE:

To add philosophy to the list of degree majors that will satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The effect will be that a greater number of teacher candidates will be eligible for certification in this subject area, resulting in a broader pool of candidates for schools and districts to hire from.

SUMMARY:

This rule currently defines the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The specialization requirements can currently be met with a degree major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, sociology, economics, or psychology. This rule amendment would add an additional degree major, philosophy, to those currently defined in the rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

LAW:

1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/31/2020 Vol. 46/170

COMMENTS:

From 8/31/2020 To 9/21/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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