Department of Education Proposed Rule

fl-31370496: 6A-4.0051 — To support the implementation of s. 1012.56, F.S., Educator certification requirements, and s. 1012.585, F.S., Process for renewal of...

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Summary

To support the implementation of s. 1012.56, F.S., Educator certification requirements, and s. 1012.585, F.S., Process for renewal of professional certificates, as amended by House Bill 561 (2026). Specifically, the rule ....

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31370496, 6A-4.0051 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31370496 Notice of Proposed Rule Department: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Division: State Board of Education Chapter: CERTIFICATION Overview RULE: 6A-4.0051   Renewal and Reinstatement of a Professional Certificate PURPOSE: To support the implementation of s. 1012.56, F.S., Educator certification requirements, and s. 1012.585, F.S., Process for renewal of professional certificates, as amended by House Bill 561 (2026). Specifically, the rule development will address requirements for reinstatement of expired professional certificates.

Summary

The proposed amendment will align and clarify reinstatement requirements for expired professional certificates. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.585, F.S. LAW: 1012.55, 1012.585, F.S. PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 9/18/2026   Vol. 52/182

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