To update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: modification of processes and requirements for initial and continued program approval of teacher preparation programs.

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Subject:: Rule development will review modifications of the requirements and implementation of approval processes for each type of educator preparation program offered by a Florida postsecondary institution, public school district, charter school, charter school organization or private provider.
Purpose:: To update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: modification of processes and requirements for initial and continued program approval of teacher preparation programs.
Rulemaking Authority:: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56, F.S.
Law:: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56, F.S.
Contact:: Eileen McDaniel, Chief, Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, Fl, 32399, 850-245-0562 or Eileen.McDaniel@fldoe.org. To submit a comment on this rule development, please contact: Chris Emerson, Director, Office of Executive Management, Department of Education, at 850-245-9601 or christian.emerson@fldoe.org, or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
Related Rules: (1): 6A-5.066. Approval of Preservice Teacher Preparation Programs