26899184, 6A-4.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26899184

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.002

General Provisions

PURPOSE:

To revise the criteria outlined for the acceptance of college teaching experience in order for educator certification applicants to satisfy requirements for the Professional Certificate. The effect of the rule change will expand acceptable college teaching experience to satisfy the mastery of general knowledge and mastery of professional preparation and education competence.

SUMMARY:

The Bureau of Educator Certification issues a 5-year Professional Certificates to educators who meet the criteria, including earning a bachelor’s degree, per section 1012.56, Florida Statutes. The rule will be amended to align with the statutory language in section 1012.56(3) and (6), Florida Statutes, to expand the number of applicants with acceptable college teaching experience who may be able to satisfy the mastery of general knowledge, mastery of professional preparation and education competence, and be eligible for a Professional Certificate.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

LAW:

1001.10(5)(b), 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/13/2023 Vol. 49/49

COMMENTS:

From 3/13/2023 To 4/3/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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