The purpose of this rule amendment is to repeal Rule 6A-4.0233, F.A.C. There are currently individual core content area certifications available for middle grades teachers that require teachers to demonstrate mastery of subject specific content and ...

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-4.0233: Specialization Requirements for Certification in the Area of Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9) - Academic Class
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to repeal Rule 6A-4.0233, F.A.C. There are currently individual core content area certifications available for middle grades teachers that require teachers to demonstrate mastery of subject specific content and pedagogical knowledge in the core content areas (Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, and Social Science). By repealing this rule, the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum subject coverage will be removed as an option for certification. Prospective middle grades teachers of core content courses will be required to demonstrate an increased level of content knowledge by meeting requirements for certification in a specific middle grades content subject area including passing a specific subject content examination.
SUMMARY: The rule is to be repealed.
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. An SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The repeal of this rule is not expected to require legislative ratification pursuant to Section 120.541(3)(a)1., F.S., as there will be no impact on economic growth, job creation or employment, private-sector investment, or business competitiveness and no increase in regulatory costs.
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: 1007.22, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: September 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Valencia Community College, West Campus, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Building HSB, Room 105, Orlando, Florida.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kathy Hebda, Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality, Division of Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1502, Tallahassee, Florida; [phone].

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-4.0233 Specialization Requirements for Certification in the Area of Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9) – Academic Class.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.541012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 4-25-96, Repealed________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Michael Grego, Interim Chancellor, K-12 Public Schools.
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Gerard Robinson, Commissioner, Department of Education.
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 09, 2011