Purpose
To adopt new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) passing scores, effective January 1, 2023, for the following FTCE subject areas: Deaf or Hard of Hearing K–12, School Counseling PK–12, School Psychologist PK–12, and Visually Impaired K–12. Secondly, this rule amendment serves to adopt and incorporate new FTCE competencies and skills, effective January 1, 2023, for the following examinations: the General Knowledge Test (GK) Mathematics subtest; Elementary Education K–6 Subtest 4: Mathematics; Mathematics 6–12; Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9; and Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3 Subtest 3: Mathematics. Lastly, to align the rule with changes made during the 2022 Legislative session, the rule amends FTCE eligibility requirements for military testing fee waivers.