To add philosophy to the list of degree majors that will satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The effect will be that a greater number of teacher candidates will be eligible for certification in this ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-4.03321Specialization Requirements for Certification in Social Science (Grades 6-12) - Academic Class

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To add philosophy to the list of degree majors that will satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The effect will be that a greater number of teacher candidates will be eligible for certification in this subject area, resulting in a broader pool of candidates for schools and districts to hire from.

SUMMARY: This rule currently defines the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The specialization requirements can currently be met with a degree major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, sociology, economics, or psychology. This rule amendment would add an additional degree major, philosophy, to those currently defined in the rule.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The proposed rule amendment will not require legislative ratification and is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth or business competitiveness, or increase regulatory costs or any other factor set forth in s. 120.541(2), F.S. This is based upon the nature of the proposed change, which expands one of the current pathways for aspiring educators to become certified to teach in Florida.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 23, 2020, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Daniel Moore, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Educator Certification, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-4.03321 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Social Science (Grades 6-12) – Academic Class.

(1) Plan One. A bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, philosophy, sociology, economics, or psychology.

(2) Plan Two. A bachelor’s or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in social science or social studies to include:

(a) Six (6) semester hours in United States history;

(b) Courses in the areas specified below:

1. Western civilization or European history;

2. Asian, African, Latin American, or Middle Eastern history;

3. Economics;

4. United States federal government;

5. Geography; and,

6. Sociology or psychology.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 7-1-03, Amended_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Daniel Moore, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Educator Certification.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 26, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 7, 2020