15196522, 6A-4.0012 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15196522

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.0012	Application Information
6A-4.002	General Provisions
6A-4.0051	Renewal and Reinstatement of a Professional Certificate
6A-4.006	General and Professional Preparation

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the revisions to the specified Educator Certification rules is to be consistent with recent changes by the Florida Legislature and propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation. The effect of these changes is outlined in the summary that follows.

SUMMARY:

Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., provides the application information, relevant requirements and implementation provisions for completing the application process to apply for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: clarifying the web-based application system as the primary method to apply for a Florida Educator’s Certificate; adopting new paper-based application forms; and clarifying the responsibilities of school district employers related to processing requests for certificate issuance. Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of general provisions to qualify for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., include: clarifying the acceptable documentation required for use of certificates from other states or national organizations to satisfy Florida certification eligibility requirements; codifying the Educator Certification electronic database as the custodial source for official certificate records; clarifying the college teaching experience requirements related to mastery of general knowledge and mastery of professional preparation and education competence; and adopting clarifying language related to examinations acceptable for demonstration of mastery of general knowledge, professional education competence, and subject area knowledge; Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of provisions for renewal or reinstatement of a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., adopt special certificate renewal provisions for training in the instruction of students with disabilities. Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation for general and professional preparation documentation necessary to establish eligibility for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., adopt revisions to the professional preparation courses required for demonstration of mastery of professional preparation.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.585, 1012.586, 1012.59 FS.

LAW:

1012.56, 1012.585 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/21/2014 Vol. 40/205

COMMENTS:

From 10/21/2014 To 11/11/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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