Summary


Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of general provisions of qualification for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., include: Adding acceptance of recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college credit used for educator certification purposes; clarifying teaching college courses for academic remediation as unacceptable for college teaching experience; and clarifying the use of one (1) year of teaching experience to satisfy a single course requirement in professional preparation. Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., provides the requirements and implementation of degrees, programs, and credits acceptable and associated documentation required to qualify for a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., include: Updating the official names of the regional accrediting associations; specifying an official transcript for documentation of degrees and credits from institutions within the United States or its territories; specifying an original credential evaluation report by an approved provider for documentation of degrees and credits from institutions outside the United States; specifying acceptance of college course credits recommended on an official transcript from the American Council on Education (ACE); and revising criteria for the Department’s approval of an education credential evaluation agency.