The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes, and for clarity. Proposed changes include: update to ensure alignment with requirements for competency-based certification preparation ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-4.006General and Professional Preparation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes, and for clarity. Proposed changes include: update to ensure alignment with requirements for competency-based certification preparation programs; revision of requirements to demonstrate mastery of professional preparation; and, revision of requirements to satisfy practical teaching experience.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rule will modify the requirements and implementation of the general and professional preparation necessary to satisfy eligibility for a Florida Educator’s Certificate.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.561, 1012.585, 1012.586, 1012.59 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1004.04, 1004.85, 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 C. LaJeunesse, Chief, Educator Certification, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, [phone]. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, [phone] or email lynn.abbott@fldoeorg or go to https://appl.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.