The purpose of this proposed rule amendment is to adopt changes to selected subject area competencies and skills. These changes are incorporated by reference through the adoption of the document, Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Edition. In addition, the rule specifies the effective date for implementation of the new competencies and skills. The effect of these changes is that the updated competencies and skills for the subject area examinations will be available to examination candidates and the examinations will be updated to include these competencies and skills.