This bill aims to enhance educator preparation in Florida by establishing a comprehensive framework for teacher training and certification. It mandates the Department of Education to form a workgroup by September 1, 2025, to update the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, with findings due to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2026. The State Board of Education is required to consider revisions to these practices and implement a uniform core curriculum for teacher preparation programs by August 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill introduces the Florida Teacher Excellence Examination, which will assess educator readiness for professional certification, and outlines the creation of a Coaching for Educator Readiness and Teaching (CERT) program as an alternative certification pathway for teachers.

The bill also amends existing statutes to ensure that professional learning activities for educators are linked to student learning and provide necessary training on instructional materials. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based instructional strategies and mandates that teacher preparation programs include a mastery-based clinical experience. Furthermore, it establishes criteria for mentor training and requires that all teacher preparation programs align with the revised Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. The overall goal is to modernize teacher training to better equip educators for the challenges of the 21st century.