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Introduced
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
In Committee
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to educator certifications and training; amending s. 1004.04, F.S.; revising the core curricula for certain teacher preparation programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; amending s. 1004.85, F.S.; requiring certain postsecondary educator preparation institution programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; amending s. 1012.55, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 1012.56, F.S.; revising the certified educator eligibility criteria to require such persons to receive training in mass casualty incidents; amending s. 1012.57, F.S.; requiring persons who hold adjunct teaching certificates to receive training in mass casualty incidents; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires educators in Florida to receive training on mass casualty incidents as part of their certification and preparation programs. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of Florida's education statutes to mandate that teacher preparation programs, postsecondary educator preparation institutes, and certification programs now include strategies and practices for identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents. This new training requirement applies to various types of educator certifications, including professional certificates, temporary certificates, and adjunct teaching certificates. The bill adds this mass casualty incident training as a mandatory component of core curricula for teacher preparation, alongside existing requirements such as instruction in reading strategies, student support techniques, and content literacy. By including this provision, the legislation aims to better prepare educators to handle potential emergency situations and improve school safety. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving educational institutions time to develop and implement the new training requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Administration Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Education & Employment Committee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37/Analyses/h0037a.EAS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37/Amendment/390705/PDF | |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37/Analyses/h0037.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/37/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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