Bill > S1576

This bill revises various provisions related to education in Florida. Specifically, it: - Requires charter school sponsors to provide access to the school district's teacher preparation program as an administrative and educational service. - Modifies the requirements for the uniform core curricula and candidate assessment in state-approved teacher preparation programs, including adding requirements related to the use of state-adopted content standards, strategies to differentiate instruction, and the use of character-based classroom management. - Adds new criteria for continued approval of teacher preparation programs, such as surveys of program completers' and employers' satisfaction. - Requires educator preparation institutes to include similar curricular requirements and field experiences in their competency-based certification programs. - Expands the Department of Education's responsibilities for teacher recruitment and retention, including creating guidelines for mentors of first-time teachers, publishing survey results on teaching conditions, and providing incentives and training programs. - Makes various other changes related to educator certification requirements, professional development, and certification fees. Overall, the bill aims to improve teacher preparation, support, and retention in Florida's public schools.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1576