Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 37 — Educator Certifications and Training

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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Educator Certifications and Training; Revises provisions relating to teacher & educator preparation programs and educator certification requirements to require certified educators to receive training relating to mass casualty incidents.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to educator certifications and training;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to educator certifications and training;
creating s.
1012.5841, F.S.;
requiring the Department of Education to develop a list of approved trainings relating to mass casualty incidents;
beginning in a specified school year, requiring the department to include such trainings in existing continuing education and inservice training requirements for instructional personnel;
providing applicability;
authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt rules;
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
1004.04 Public accountability and state approval for teacher preparation programs.— (2) UNIFORM CORE CURRICULA AND CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT.— (b) The rules to establish uniform core curricula for each state-approved teacher preparation program must include, but are not limited to, the following:
1004.04 Public accountability and state approval for teacher preparation programs.— (2) UNIFORM CORE CURRICULA AND CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT.— (b) The rules to establish uniform core curricula for each Page 1 of 12 CODING:
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 state-approved teacher preparation program must include, but are not limited to, the following:
Instructional strategies may include Page 2 of 13 CODING:
Instructional strategies may include visual information and strategies that improve background and experiential knowledge, add context, and increase oral language and vocabulary to support comprehension, but may not be used to teach word reading.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 visual information and strategies that improve background and experiential knowledge, add context, and increase oral language and vocabulary to support comprehension, but may not be used to teach word reading.
Strategies appropriate for the instruction of students with disabilities.
Strategies appropriate for the instruction of students Page 2 of 12 CODING:
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 with disabilities.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 Section 2.
An educator preparation institute choosing to offer a competency-based certification program pursuant to the provisions of this section must implement a program developed by the institute and approved by the department for this purpose.
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 preparation institute choosing to offer a competency-based certification program pursuant to the provisions of this section must implement a program developed by the institute and approved by the department for this purpose.
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1003.41, including scientifically based reading instruction, content literacy, and mathematical practices, for each subject identified on the statement of status of eligibility or the temporary certificate.
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Scientifically researched and evidence-based reading instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading which improve reading performance for all students, including explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to teaching Page 4 of 12 CODING:
hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 including scientifically based reading instruction, content literacy, and mathematical practices, for each subject identified on the statement of status of eligibility or the temporary certificate.
hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and text comprehension and multisensory intervention strategies.
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Scientifically researched and evidence-based reading instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading which improve reading performance for all students, including explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and text comprehension and multisensory intervention strategies.
An educational plan for each participant to meet certification requirements and demonstrate his or her ability to teach the subject area for which the participant is seeking Page 5 of 13 CODING:
An educational plan for each participant to meet certification requirements and demonstrate his or her ability to teach the subject area for which the participant is seeking certification, which is based on an assessment of his or her competency in the areas listed in subparagraph 1.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 certification, which is based on an assessment of his or her competency in the areas listed in subparagraph 1.
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 4.
1012.585(3)(f) must successfully complete all Page 6 of 13 CODING:
1012.585(3)(f) must successfully complete all competencies for a reading endorsement, including completion of the endorsement practicum through the candidate's field experience, in order to graduate from the program.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 competencies for a reading endorsement, including completion of the endorsement practicum through the candidate's field experience, in order to graduate from the program.
1012.56(7)(a)3., achieving a passing score on the professional education competency examination, the basic skills examination, and the subject area examination for the subject area certification which is required by state board rule.
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 a passing score on the professional education competency examination, the basic skills examination, and the subject area examination for the subject area certification which is required by state board rule.
For the purposes of this subsection, the term "classical school" means a school that implements and provides professional learning in a Page 7 of 13 CODING:
For the purposes of this subsection, the term "classical school" means a school that implements and provides professional learning in a classical education school model that emphasizes the development of students in the principles of moral character and civic virtue through a well-rounded education in the liberal arts and sciences that is based on the classical trivium stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
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Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of subsection (2) of section 1012.56, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (h), (i), and (j), respectively, paragraphs (a), (b), Page 7 of 12 CODING:
hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 classical education school model that emphasizes the development of students in the principles of moral character and civic virtue through a well-rounded education in the liberal arts and sciences that is based on the classical trivium stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 and (d) of subsection (7) are amended, and a new paragraph (g) is added to subsection (2) of that section, to read:
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Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of subsection (2) of section 1012.56, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (h), (i), and (j), respectively, paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) of subsection (7) are amended, and a new paragraph (g) is added to subsection (2) of that section, to read:
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Meets the applicable requirements of paragraphs (2)(a)- (i) (2)(a)-(h).
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 (i) (2)(a)-(h).
1012.34, based in part on student performance as measured by a statewide, standardized assessment or an Advanced Placement, Advanced International Certificate of Education, or International Baccalaureate examination.
1012.34, based in part on student performance as measured by a statewide, standardized Page 8 of 12 CODING:
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 assessment or an Advanced Placement, Advanced International Certificate of Education, or International Baccalaureate examination.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 1.
For a subject area specialization for which the state board otherwise requires a bachelor's degree, documents 48 months of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge or a medical separation;
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hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 board otherwise requires a bachelor's degree, documents 48 months of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge or a medical separation;
completes the requirements outlined in paragraphs (2)(a), (b), Page 10 of 13 CODING:
completes the requirements outlined in paragraphs (2)(a), (b), and (d)-(g) (d)-(f);
completes the subject area content requirements specified in state board rule or demonstrates mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to subsection (5);
and documents completion of 60 college credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, as provided by one or more accredited institutions of higher learning or a nonaccredited institution of higher learning identified by the Department of Education as having a quality Page 10 of 12 CODING:
hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 and (d)-(g) (d)-(f);
hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 program resulting in a bachelor's degree or higher.
completes the subject area content requirements specified in state board rule or demonstrates mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to subsection (5);
and documents completion of 60 college credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, as provided by one or more accredited institutions of higher learning or a nonaccredited institution of higher learning identified by the Department of Education as having a quality program resulting in a bachelor's degree or higher.
1012.32, 1012.55, and 1012.56, or any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, district school boards and charter school governing boards shall adopt rules to allow for the issuance of Page 11 of 13 CODING:
1012.32, 1012.55, and 1012.56, or any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, district school boards and charter school governing boards shall adopt rules to allow for the issuance of an adjunct teaching certificate to any applicant who fulfills the requirements of s.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 an adjunct teaching certificate to any applicant who fulfills the requirements of s.
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Section 1012.5841, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
1012.5841 Continuing education and inservice training for identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.— (1) The Department of Education shall develop a list of approved trainings to prepare instructional personnel to identify, prevent, prepare for, address, and respond to mass casualty incidents.
(2) Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the department shall incorporate the training included in the list required under subsection (1) into existing requirements for the continuing education or inservice training of instructional personnel.
The requirements of this section may not add to the total hours required for continuing education or inservice training as currently established by the department.
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hb37-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 37 2025 caused by an act or omission resulting from the implementation of this section or resulting from any training required by this section unless the loss or damage was caused by willful or wanton misconduct.
hb37-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 37 2025 Section 6.
This section does not create any new duty of care or basis of liability.
(4) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to implement this section.
Section 7.
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The bill mandates additional training related to mass casualty incidents for educators in Florida.

  • Section 1004.04

    Strategies and practices on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.

    Adds mass casualty incidents training to core curricula for teacher preparation programs.

  • Section 1004.85

    Strategies and practices on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.

    Requires educator preparation institutes to include training on mass casualty incidents.

  • Section 1012.56

    Have received training that includes strategies and practices on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.

    Changes eligibility criteria for educator certification to require training in mass casualty incidents.

  • Section 1012.57

    receive training in mass casualty incidents.

    Mandates adjunct teaching certificate holders to receive training on mass casualty incidents.

Action History

  1. Died in Education & Employment Committee

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. Now in Education & Employment Committee

  4. Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  5. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  6. CS Filed

  7. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  8. Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee

  9. Favorable with CS by Education Administration Subcommittee

  10. Added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda

  11. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  12. Now in Education Administration Subcommittee

  13. Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  14. Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee

  15. Filed

Sponsors

  • Dan Daley · Primary
  • Education Administration Subcommittee · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Daley, Dan Democrat
  • Education Administration Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Education Administration Subcommittee)

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Democrat 5000
Total 18000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea

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public-safety education
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What does HB 37 do?
Educator Certifications and Training; Revises provisions relating to teacher & educator preparation programs and educator certification requirements to require certified educators to receive training relating to mass casualty incidents.
Who sponsors HB 37?
HB 37 is sponsored by Daley, Dan (Democrat) and Education Administration Subcommittee.
What is the current status of HB 37?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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