The purpose of this rule development is to require prospective teachers to earn credit in associated laboratory experiences with the required science content area courses for certification in Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-9).

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-4.0321Specialization Requirements for Certification in Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-9) - Academic Class

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to require prospective teachers to earn credit in associated laboratory experiences with the required science content area courses for certification in Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-9).

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Educator Certification.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: David LaJeunesse, Chief of Educator Certification, 325 W. Gaines St., Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Director, Office of Executive Management, Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail] or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT: https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.