Summary
The rule amends the requirements for certain educators to renew their professional certificate. This amendment clarifies that the literacy training for renewal of a certificate in certain subject coverage areas must be grounded in the science of reading (HB 7039), and adds Exceptional Student Education (ESE) as a subject area that must receive specified literacy training for renewal after July 1, 2025. For individuals who hold a certificate in educational leadership, this rule amendment requires educators to earn a minimum of 1 college credit or 20 inservice points in Florida's educational leadership standards to renew their certificate, beginning with renewals in July 2025 or later (HB 1537).