31232368, 6A-4.00821 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31232368

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.00821

Florida Educational Leadership Examination

PURPOSE:

This rule amendment adopts passing scores for the new Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE), which was previously updated to reflect new competencies and skills. The new passing scores will be effective January 1, 2027, and the effective date for the competencies and skills is being adjusted to January 1, 2026.

SUMMARY:

Section 1012.56(10), F.S., requires the State Board of Education to specify, by rule, the examination scores required for the issuance of a professional certificate and a temporary certificate. Rule 6A-4.00821, F.A.C., establishes the FELE passing scores. The FELE Competencies and Skills were updated, effective January 1, 2026. Therefore, it is now time to set passing scores for those updated competencies and skills.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1012.55(1), 1012.56, 1012.59, F.S.

LAW:

1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.59, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/17/2026 Vol. 52/159

COMMENTS:

From 8/17/2026 To 9/7/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-01708 Competencies and Skills Required for Certification in Education Leadership in Florida, Fourth Edition 2012
Ref-16359 Competencies and Skills Required for Certification in Education Leadership in Florida, Fifth Edition 2024

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