Revise Rule 6A-4.008, F.A.C., to align the administration of adult education subject specialization to content preparation required for prospective educators. Repeal Rule 6A-4.0081, F.A.C., since it is duplicative of Rule 6A-5.081, F.A.C., Approval ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6A-4.008Specialization Requirements for Certification in Administration of Adult Education - Administrative Class

6A-4.0081Florida School Leaders Certification

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Revise Rule 6A-4.008, F.A.C., to align the administration of adult education subject specialization to content preparation required for prospective educators. Repeal Rule 6A-4.0081, F.A.C., since it is duplicative of Rule 6A-5.081, F.A.C., Approval of School Leadership Programs.

SUMMARY: Rule 6A-4.008, F.A.C. — Requires a professional certificate in one of Florida’s administrative coverages (elementary or secondary administration, educational leadership, school principal, or career and technical director) for all plan options; eliminates one of four plan options to meet subject specialization in administration with adult education due to new requirement to hold a professional certificate in an administrative area.

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: These proposed rules are not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S. The proposed rule revisions do not impose new costs on any stakeholder and are not expected to require legislative ratification.

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, 1012.55, 1012.56, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: January 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Martin County School Board Office, 500 E. Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: David LaJeunesse, Chief of Educator Certification, 325 W. Gaines St, Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-4.008 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Administration of Adult Education – Administrative Class.

To be eligible for certification in administration of adult education, an applicant shall complete the requirements specified below:

(1) Hold a professional certificate covering elementary or secondary administration, educational leadership, school principal, or career and technical director as specified in 6A-4.004, F.A.C.;,

(2) Submit verification of three (3) years of full-time teaching experience as specified in paragraph 6A-4.002(5)(a), F.A.C.; and,

(3) Complete one (1) of the following plans:

(a) Plan One. Hold a master’s or higher degree with a graduate degree major in administration of adult education; or

(b) Plan Two. Hold a master’s or higher degree with a graduate degree major in educational administration, administration and supervision, or educational leadership, and complete at least six (6) semester hours of graduate credit as specified below:

1. Three (3) semester hours in organization and administration of adult education; and,

2. Three (3) semester hours in principles of adult education, adult education curriculum, supervision of adult education, or methods and materials in adult instruction; or

(c) Plan Three. Hold a master’s or higher degree and complete graduate credit as specified below:

1. Nine (9) semester hours in school administration which includes at least three (3) semester hours in organization and administration of adult education;

2. Three (3) semester hours in basic school supervision or supervision of adult education; and,

3. Six (6) semester hours in curriculum which includes at least three (3) semester hours in adult education curriculum.; or

(d) Plan Four. Hold a professional certificate covering elementary or secondary administration or educational leadership and complete at least six (6) semester hours of graduate credit as specified below:

1. Three (3) semester hours in organization and administration of adult education; and,

2. Three (3) semester hours in principles of adult education, adult education curriculum, supervision of adult education, or methods and materials in adult instruction.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 4-20-64, Amended 4-8-68, 7-7-68, 4-11-70, 6-17-74, 8-17-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 7-1-79, Formerly 6A-4.08, Amended 10-31-88,

 

6A-4.0081 Florida School Leaders Certification.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 7-1-86, Formerly 6A-4.081, Amended 7-1-86, 10-31-88, 7-1-07, Repealed______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Hershel Lyons, Chancellor, K-12 Public Schools.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 5, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 6, 2016