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FL H0189

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

K-12 Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an alternative pathway to earn a professional educator certificate for grades 6-12 for applicants with a master's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

  • Requires candidates using the alternative pathway to meet basic certification requirements, teach a high school course in their advanced degree subject, and achieve a "highly effective" performance rating based on student standardized assessment scores or Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate exam results.

  • Mandates passing the Florida professional education competency examination for all candidates seeking the alternative certification pathway.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Teacher Certification

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-117

3/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 122/23/2016
Education12/3/2015
K-12 Subcommittee9/24/2015

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