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FL H0903

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dan Daley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State-approved teacher preparation programs and postsecondary educator preparation institutes must include training on identifying, preventing, preparing for, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents as part of their core curricula
  • Completion of mass casualty incident training is added as a new eligibility requirement for all persons seeking Florida educator certification, including those holding adjunct teaching certificates
  • The Department of Education must develop a list of approved mass casualty incident trainings and incorporate them into existing continuing education and inservice training requirements for instructional personnel beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
  • Mass casualty incident training hours may not increase the total hours currently required for continuing education or inservice training
  • No cause of action is created for any loss or damage resulting from implementation of or training under these provisions, unless caused by willful or wanton misconduct; the State Board of Education may adopt rules to implement the new requirements, effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Educator Certifications and Training

Last Action

Died in Education & Employment Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee2/6/2024
Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee1/31/2024
Education Quality Subcommittee1/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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