The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mathematics education requirements within teacher preparation programs. Specifically, it revises the uniform core curricula for state-approved teacher preparation programs to include a minimum of 6 credit hours of mathematics content, covering areas such as numbers and operations, fractions, algebraic reasoning, measurement, geometric reasoning, and data analysis and probability at the elementary level. Additionally, it updates the requirements for postsecondary educator preparation institutes to ensure that their competency-based certification programs include instruction and assessments in specified mathematics content.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that competency-based professional learning certification programs for educators also incorporate content in mathematics, ensuring that all instructional staff are adequately prepared in this critical subject area. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026, with the overall act taking effect on July 1, 2025. The amendments aim to strengthen the mathematical foundation of future educators, thereby improving the quality of mathematics education in Florida schools.

Statutes affected:
H 1113 Filed: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56
H 1113 c1: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56