This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to educator certifications and training, specifically focusing on the inclusion of training for mass casualty incidents. It revises the core curricula for teacher preparation programs to incorporate strategies for identifying, preventing, preparing for, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents. Additionally, it mandates that postsecondary educator preparation institutes include similar training in their programs. The bill also updates the eligibility criteria for certified educators to require training in mass casualty incidents and establishes a new section for the Department of Education to develop a list of approved trainings for instructional personnel.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the Department of Education will integrate this training into existing continuing education and inservice training requirements for instructional personnel without increasing the total hours required. It also includes provisions for the State Board of Education to adopt rules for implementation and clarifies that no new duty of care or basis of liability is created by this training. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 510 Filed: 1004.04, 1012.57