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FL H1113
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Student Academic Success Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- State-approved teacher preparation programs must include a minimum of 6 credit hours of mathematics content covering numbers and operations, fractions, algebraic reasoning, measurement, geometric reasoning, and data analysis and probability at the elementary level, effective July 1, 2026
- Literacy content and mathematics practices, previously combined as a single curriculum requirement, are separated so that literacy stands alone and mathematics receives its own dedicated content requirement
- Postsecondary educator preparation institutes must add instruction and assessment in elementary-level mathematics content (numbers and operations, fractions, algebraic reasoning, measurement, geometric reasoning, and data analysis and probability) to their competency-based certification programs for noneducation major baccalaureate degree holders
- Competency-based professional learning certification programs offered by school districts, charter schools, and charter management organizations must include the same specified elementary-level mathematics content within their mentoring and induction activities
- General effective date is July 1, 2025, with the substantive amendments to all three affected statutes (ss. 1004.04, 1004.85, and 1012.56, F.S.) taking effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Mathematics Education Requirements
Last Action
Died in Education & Employment Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee3/31/2025
Careers & Workforce Subcommittee3/20/2025
Student Academic Success Subcommittee3/5/2025
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