Educator Preparation and Certification

Summary

The bill lets approved educator preparation institutes offer competency‑based programs for people with non‑education bachelor's degrees, letting them meet teacher‑certification standards. It also broadens who can receive a temporary certificate, adds a process for reinstating expired certificates, and requires the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence to provide a no‑cost professional‑learning system to eligible teachers. The changes aim to address teacher shortages and simplify certification pathways.

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