The purpose of this rule development is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: update of the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:

6A-4.0012Application Information

6A-4.004Florida Educator's Certificates with Academic, Administrative, Degreed Vocational, and Specialty Class Coverages

6A-4.0051Renewal and Reinstatement of a Professional Certificate

6A-4.006General and Professional Preparation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: update of the specifications to submit a complete application for a Florida Educator’s Certificate; and, revise official records of academic preparation required to satisfy certification eligibility. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.004, F.A.C., include: adopt specific requirements to be eligible for a special temporary certificate in educational leadership. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., include: update of the requirements specified for renewal of the professional certificate; update of the requirements for retention of certification coverages; update of the general requirements for renewal of a professional certificate; and, update of the requirements specified for reinstatement of the professional certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., 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: Requirements and implementation of the general application process for a Florida Educator’s Certificate, the specific requirements for an individual to be eligible for a special two-year temporary certificate in educational leadership, the process for renewal or reinstatement of a professional certificate, and the general and professional preparation necessary to satisfy eligibility for a Florida Educator’s Certificate.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.561, 1012.585, 1012.586, 1012.59 FS. .

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.585 FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATES AND TIMES: August 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., EDT; and August 21, 2013, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., EDT

PLACE: Via webinar and conference call. To join the U.S. toll free conference call [phone]. August 20, participant passcode is 675 037 49#. August 21, participant passcode is 276 315 81#. For instructions to join the online meeting go to http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/crcur.asp. Each conference call will begin at the appointed time and last for a minimum of 30 minutes but will conclude after 30 minutes if no additional callers are on the line. Anyone wishing to attend in person: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1706, Tallahassee, Florida. Workshops for these rules are being held in conjunction with workshops for 6A-5.066.

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, FL 32399-0400, [phone]. To submit a comment on this rule development, go to: https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.