When was Florida House Bill HB 561 introduced?

HB 561 was introduced on Dec 01, 2025.

What's the current status of Florida House Bill HB 561?

The latest action on HB 561 by the House was: PCS added to Education & Employment Committee agenda on Feb 06, 2026.

Who introduced Florida House Bill HB 561?

HB 561 was introduced by Anne Gerwig.

Are voting records available for Florida House Bill HB 561?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 561

Bill tracking in Florida - HB 561 (2026 legislative session)

Introduced
Dec 01, 2025
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 561

Florida House Bill

Educator Certifications; Revises provisions relating to reinstatement of expired professional certificates; & revises duties of Florida Center for Teaching Excellence.

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House • Feb 06, 2026: PCS added to Education & Employment Committee agenda

Latest Bill Text See all bill texts

H 561 Filed

Consideration • House Education & Employment Committee

Feb 10, 2026 09:00am

Reed Hall (102 HOB)

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Votes

Jan 14, 2026, House

Favorable (Careers & Workforce Subcommittee)

YES: 15

NO: 0

OTHER: 3

YES: 15

NO: 0

NOT VOTING: 3

Sources

https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Committees/billvote.aspx?VoteId=75179&IsPCB=0&BillId=83172&

Feb 04, 2026, House

Favorable (PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee)

YES: 13

NO: 0

OTHER: 2

YES: 13

NO: 0

NOT VOTING: 2

Sources

https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Committees/billvote.aspx?VoteId=75978&IsPCB=0&BillId=83172&

Actions

Feb 06, 2026 | House
- PCS added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Favorable by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Reported out of PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Now in Education & Employment Committee
Feb 02, 2026 | House
- Added to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee agenda
Jan 14, 2026 | House
- Favorable by Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Reported out of Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
Jan 13, 2026 | House
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Jan 12, 2026 | House
- Added to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee agenda
Dec 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
Dec 01, 2025 | House
- Filed