Summary


Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., provides the application information, relevant requirements and implementation provisions for completing the application process to apply for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: clarifying the web-based application system as the primary method to apply for a Florida Educator’s Certificate; adopting new paper-based application forms; and clarifying the responsibilities of school district employers related to processing requests for certificate issuance. Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of general provisions to qualify for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., include: clarifying the acceptable documentation required for use of certificates from other states or national organizations to satisfy Florida certification eligibility requirements; codifying the Educator Certification electronic database as the custodial source for official certificate records; clarifying the college teaching experience requirements related to mastery of general knowledge and mastery of professional preparation and education competence; and adopting clarifying language related to examinations acceptable for demonstration of mastery of general knowledge, professional education competence, and subject area knowledge; Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of provisions for renewal or reinstatement of a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., adopt special certificate renewal provisions for training in the instruction of students with disabilities. Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation for general and professional preparation documentation necessary to establish eligibility for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., adopt revisions to the professional preparation courses required for demonstration of mastery of professional preparation.