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FL S0878

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Education paraprofessionals employed by a school district may be issued a temporary teaching certificate if they complete subject area content requirements and have at least 60 college credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a declared major or minor in education
  • Paraprofessionals receiving a temporary certificate must be assigned a teacher mentor for a minimum of 2 school years after commencing employment; mentors must hold a valid professional certificate, have at least 3 years of teaching experience, and an effective or highly effective performance rating
  • All temporary teaching certificates, including those previously valid for only 3 years, are standardized to a 5-year validity period, are limited to a one-time issuance, and are nonrenewable
  • Temporary certificates in educational leadership for qualifying military veterans are also extended from 3 years to 5 years
  • The act has a proposed effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Temporary Teacher Certifications

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K -12

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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