27377103, 6A-4.0051 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27377103

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:

To align provisions with recent statutory changes from the 2023 legislative session regarding the renewal of professional certificates found in HB 1537 (Ch. 2023-39, Section 31, Laws of Florida) and HB 7039 (Ch. 2023-108, Section 19, Laws of Florida).

SUMMARY:

The rule amends the requirements for certain educators to renew their professional certificate. This amendment clarifies that the literacy training for renewal of a certificate in certain subject coverage areas must be grounded in the science of reading (HB 7039), and adds Exceptional Student Education (ESE) as a subject area that must receive specified literacy training for renewal after July 1, 2025. For individuals who hold a certificate in educational leadership, this rule amendment requires educators to earn a minimum of 1 college credit or 20 inservice points in Florida's educational leadership standards to renew their certificate, beginning with renewals in July 2025 or later (HB 1537).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.585, F.S.

LAW:

1012.55, 1012.585, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/28/2023 Vol. 49/146

COMMENTS:

From 7/28/2023 To 8/18/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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