Florida Administrative Code

A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in humanities shall satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in humanities (grades K-12). Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 F…

(1) Plan One. A master's or higher degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours or more of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with t…

Rulemaking Authority 1012.796 FS. Law Implemented 120.60(6), 120.62(2), 1012.796(1), (3), (5), (6) FS. History-New 4-10-64, Amended 7-24-67, 4-11-70, 6-16-72, 12-19-74, 5-24-77, 8-20-81, Formerly 6A-4.37, Repealed 4-25-17.

(1) A master's or higher degree or the advanced occupational level of training; (2) Verification of completion of three (3) years of teaching experience in career and technical education as specified in paragraph 6A-4.002(5)(a), F.A.C.; (3) A valid professional certificate with c…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in agriculture or agriculture education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in agriculture to include credit in four of the areas specified below: (a) S…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in business education or business administration; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in business education or business administration to include credit …

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in family and consumer science or home economics; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in family and consumer science or home economics to include credit …

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in engineering or technology education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in engineering or technology education to include credit in four (4) of the t…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in marketing or distributive education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in marketing to include the areas specified below: (a) Fifteen (15) semester …

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History-New 10-10-89, Amended 5-4-93, Repealed 6-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History-New 10-10-89, Amended 5-4-93, Repealed 6-23-16.

to 1012.34, implementing delineating the responsibilities of the school district and Department of Education (Department); setting forth submission, criteria prescribing and monitoring of the ofand are the ten (10) years or the of is by (10) (c) "Descriptors" means the role-based…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide districts choosing to use the formulas for measuring student learning growth approved by the commissioner with a framework for using and interpreting scores in school district instructional personnel evaluation systems developed…

Just cause" means cause that is legally sufficient. Each of the charges upon which just cause for a dismissal action against specified school personnel may be pursued are set forth in Sections 1012.33 and 1012.335, F.S. In fulfillment of these laws, the basis for each such charge…

(1) Purpose and Foundational Principles. (a) Purpose. The Florida Educator Accomplished Practices are set forth in rule as Florida's core standards for effective educators. The Accomplished Practices form the foundation for the state's teacher preparation programs, educator certi…

This rule sets forth the requirements and implementation of the approval process for each type of teacher preparation program offered by a Florida provider as set forth in Sections 1004.04, 1004.85, and 1012.56(8), F.S. (1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, the followin…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to implement the Teacher Apprenticeship Program to provide an alternative pathway to enter the teaching profession as set forth in Section 1012.555, Florida Statutes (F.S.). (2) Definitions. In this rule, the following definitions apply: (…

submission process; and setting forth system approval criteria(2) Professional Learning Standards. Professional learning means learning that is designed for educators and is aligned to the state standards for effective professional learning, educator practices and leadership; inc…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1012.98(8), 1012.56(13), 1012.986(3) FS. Law Implemented 1004.04, 1012.986, 1012.98, 1012.56, 1012.575 FS. History-New 11-25-75, Formerly 6A-5.72, Amended 4-10-79, 6-28-83, 7-15-84, 12-26-85, Formerly 6A-5.71, Amended 8-28-95, 7-2-98, 5-2-…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for reactivating an educator's professional or non-renewable temporary certificate that has been placed in an inactive status pursuant to Section 1012.56(7)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-4.004, F.A.C., by providing…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish Florida's expectations for school counselors. These standards inform the foundation for school counseling preparation programs, educator certification requirements, professional learning for school counselors, and school…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish Florida's expectations for effective school administrators. These evidence-based standards form the foundation for school leadership preparation programs, educator certification requirements, professional learning for sc…

This rule sets forth the requirements and implementation of the approval process for each type of school leadership program offered by a Florida postsecondary institution or public school district, charter school, or charter management organization. (1) Definitions. For the purpo…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2), 1003.4156, 1003.428 FS. Law Implemented 1001.215, 1003.413(4)(b), 1003.4156, 1003.428 FS. History-New 5-19-08, Amended 4-21-11, Repealed 10-26-15.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.41(5) FS. Law Implemented 1000.04(1), 1001.41(5) FS. History-New 12-5-74, Amended 7-2-79, Formerly 6A-6.10, Amended 10-17-89, Repealed 1-7-16.

Rulemaking Authority 228.061(4)(a)3., 229.053(1), 239.115 FS. Law Implemented 228.061, 236.013(2)(c)1., (v) FS. History-New 7-20-73, Amended 6-17-74. Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-6.11, Amended 10-17-89, Repealed 1-7-16.

Rulemaking Authority 1004.93(8), 1012.55(1) FS. Law Implemented 1001.65(25), 1004.65(3), 1004.93, 1012.55(1) FS. History-New 12-5-74, Amended 12-7-82, Formerly 6A-6.12, Amended 10-17-89, Repealed 6-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 228.061(4)(a), 229.053(1), 239.301(10) FS. Law Implemented 228.061, 236.081, 239.301 FS. History-New 9-19-90, Repealed 11-26-08.

Rulemaking Authority 228.061(4)(a), 229.053(1), 239.301 FS. Law Implemented 236.013(2)(c)1.b., (v), 236.081, 239.301 FS. History-New 9-19-90, Repealed 11-26-08.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth requirements for adult general education programs operated by school districts, community-based organizations and Florida College System institutions, including enrollment critieria, determination of educational functioning le…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.03, 1012.55(1) FS. Law Implemented 1001.03, 1001.42(5)(b), 1012.55(1) FS. History-New 2-20-64, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-6.15, Amended 10-17-89, Repealed 1-7-16.

(1) The award of high school credits to adults on the basis of prescribed work completed in the adult education program of the district school board or Florida College System Institution Board of Trustees shall be based on demonstrated mastery of the student performance standards…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education (GATE) Program, which is designed to provide students with alternative pathways to graduation and postsecondary education, with a focus on career readiness a…

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1003.435, F.S., the Commissioner shall award a State of Florida High School Diploma to a candidate who meets all of the following requirements: (a) Takes at least one (1) exam of the 2014 GED® Test at a testing center in Florida approve…

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1003.4286, F.S., the Commissioner may award a standard high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who meets the following requirements: (a) Left a public or non-public school located in any state prior to graduation and ente…

(1) The Commissioner may award a standard high school diploma to eligible persons previously confined to the Dozier School for Boys or Okeechobee School who meet the following requirements: (a) Received compensation pursuant to section 16.63, Florida Statutes, as verified by the …

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1003.435(1), (6) FS. Law Implemented 1003.435 FS. History-New 2-20-64, Amended 4-11-70, 6-7-70, 6-17-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 5-4-76, 6-7-77, 1-1-79, 9-1-79, 12-7-82, 7-10-85, Formerly 6A-6.21, Amended 12-21-87, 3-1-98, 5-19-08, 9-22-08,…

The Department of Education shall award a State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma pursuant to Section 1003.435, F.S., to a candidate who meets all of the requirements of the Performance-Based Exit Option Model, as prescribed herein. (1) General and Administrative C…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02 FS. Law Implemented 20.15(4)(a), 1003.42 FS. History-New 4-17-72, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-6.22, Repealed 11-13-12.

This rule implements the school entry health examination required by Section 1003.22, F.S. (1) Any health professional who is licensed in Florida or in the state where the student resided at the time of the health examination and who is authorized to perform a general health exam…

Rulemaking Authority 229.053 FS. Law Implemented 233.063 FS. History-New 2-20-63, Amended 6--4, 12-5-74, Formerly 6A 6.25, Repealed 4-14-76.

(1) Definitions. (a) Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a medical term for the life-threatening allergic reactions that may occur when allergic individuals are exposed to specific allergens. Anaphylaxis is a collection of symptoms affecting multiple systems in the body. (b) Epinephrine …

(1) Definitions. (a) Emergency Action Plan (EAP). An EAP is a child-specific action plan, distributed to appropriate personnel, to facilitate quick and appropriate responses for an individual emergency in the school setting. The EAP may be a component of the Individualized Health…

(1) Definitions. (a) Diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that impairs the body's ability to produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert food into energy. (b) Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP). A DMMP is a medical authorization for diabetes treatment tha…

(1) Definition. Students with intellectual disabilities. An intellectual disability is defined as significantly below average general intellectual and adaptive functioning manifested during the developmental period, with significant delays in academic skills. Developmental period…

(1) Speech impairments are disorders of speech sounds, fluency, or voice that interfere with communication, adversely affect performance and/or functioning in the educational environment, and result in the need for exceptional student education. (a) Speech sound disorder. A speec…

(1) Language impairments are disorders of language that interfere with communication, adversely affect performance and/or functioning in the student's typical learning environment, and result in the need for exceptional student education. (a) A language impairment is defined as a…

(1) Definitions. (a) Deaf means a hearing level that is so severe that it impacts the processing of linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely affects the student's educational performance. (b) Hard of hearing means a hearing impairment …

(1) Definitions. (a) Visual impairment including blindness means any impairment in vision regardless of significance or severity that, even with correction, adversely affects the student's educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness, including ocul…

Rulemaking Authority 1000.01, 1001.42(4)(1), 1003.57 FS. Law Implemented 1000.01, 1001.42(4)(1), 1003.21, 1011.62(1)(c) FS. History-New 7-1-77, Amended 8-16-82, 7-13-83, Formerly 6A-6.3015, Amended 2-12-91, 7-13-93, Repealed 7-1-07.