FL S1036

Requires evaluation criteria for certified school counselors to be based on Florida School Counseling Standards adopted by the State Board of Education, rather than the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices used for other instructional personnel

Exempts persons seeking employment as school counselors from certain educator certification requirements, specifically those in s. 1012.56(2)(g) and (i)

Preserves school district authority to require certified school counselors to meet the exempted certification requirements as a condition of employment

Takes effect July 1, 2026