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FL S0878
Bill
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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