The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to educator certifications, specifically focusing on the criteria for temporary and professional certificates. It introduces a new provision allowing individuals with expired professional certificates to qualify for a temporary certificate, provided they meet certain requirements. Additionally, the bill revises the reinstatement process for professional certificates, mandating that reinstatement includes all subject area coverages and endorsements held at the time of expiration. It also prohibits the use of specific inservice points to meet certain reinstatement requirements.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence to collaborate with the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching to enhance professional learning opportunities for educators. It mandates that the center submit a professional learning system for approval and allows certified educators to access this system at no cost for certificate renewal or reinstatement. The center is also tasked with providing information on school district professional learning systems that offer inservice training to non-district employees. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 561 Filed: 1012.56, 1012.585