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Educator Certification Laws and Rules

Florida policymakers aim to create a world-class education system that fosters highest student achievement for students, seamless articulation and maximum access, a skilled workforce supporting economic development, and quality efficient services. With input from a broad range of stakeholders, Florida’s governor, legislature and State Board of Education have helped create a high-quality education system that is recognized among the best in the nation.

The Educator Certification laws and rules are for each person seeking to obtain or maintain certification in the state of Florida. The recent statutory and state board rule changes are highlighted on this page.

Important Educator Certification Florida Statutes

The following rules for Educator Certification were recently amended upon approval by the State Board of Education with effective dates as indicated.

Actions to implement or interpret specific Educator Certification provisions are being considered for rules listed on the State Board Rules Under Review site.

Official notices of rule development posted on the State Board Rules Under Review or the Florida Administrative Register will allow ample opportunity for public comment, requests for meetings, workshops and hearings. To provide public input during the rule development process use the "Submit Comments" feature on the State Board Rules Under Review site.

Legislative Updates

The following recently enacted Florida Laws based on bills passed during legislative session may impact Educator Certification. Rules required or impacted by legislative act will be drafted and formally proposed.

The Florida Legislature meets in session every year for sixty consecutive days. A regular session of the legislature convenes on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year, and on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each even-numbered year. To follow legislative bills, please access this webpage: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session.

Repealed Rules

The State Board of Education repealed the following rules for Educator Certification with effective dates as indicated.