The Bureau of Educator Certification issues a 5-year Professional Certificates to educators who meet the criteria, including earning a bachelor’s degree, per section 1012.56, Florida Statutes. The rule will be amended to align with the statutory language in section 1012.56(3) and (6), Florida Statutes, to expand the number of applicants with acceptable college teaching experience who may be able to satisfy the mastery of general knowledge, mastery of professional preparation and education competence, and be eligible for a Professional Certificate.