The bill establishes the Task Force for Educator Preparation with the intent to revise educator preparation, certification, and professional learning development by 2028. The task force will consist of various members, including representatives from state universities, private postsecondary institutions, Florida College System institutions, school districts, and active certified teachers. The Department of Education is tasked with providing administrative support for the task force, which will evaluate the effectiveness of teacher training programs, analyze existing certification standards, and assess professional learning requirements for educators.
The task force is required to issue a report with recommendations for improvements to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 1, 2025, after which it will expire. The bill aims to modernize and reform educator preparation programs to better equip educators for the challenges of the 21st century.