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.