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995368
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FIRST ENGROSSED Committee Amendment
HB1943 EDU 14
Senator(s): Sullivan
moved the following amendment to the amendment to HB1943:
Section: 02 EXPLANATION:
On Page: 018 Proviso authorizing a study of current certification
and professional developmemt of school administrators.
Spec App: 85
NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds
Recurring - 0 0 0
Non-Recurring - 0 0 0
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EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF, AND
COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Public Schools, Division Of
Program: Executive Direction Support
Services 48250100
In Section 02 On Page 018
85 Expenses 040000 IOEA
Insert the following new proviso following Specific Appropriation 85 on
page 18:
From the funds appropriated in Specific Appropriation 85, the Secretary
of Education, in conjunction with the Florida Association of School
Administrators, the Florida Association of District School
Superintendents, the Florida School Boards Association, the Florida
Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals, and the Florida
Association of Secondary School Principals shall study the current
certification and professional development of school administrators. The
Secretary shall deliver to the Legislature on or before February 28,
2003, a study that incorporates the following elements: (1) An analysis
of current certification requirements for school administrators and an
identification of the current knowledge, skills and abilities associated
with sound administrative practice. The report shall recommend any
necessary revisions to administrator certification to align preservice
certification requirements with sound administrative practice. (2) An
analysis of current professional development opportunities for school
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administrators. The report shall identify current professional
development opportunities and analyze the delivery of professional
development to school administrators. The report shall recommend
necessary changes to statute and rule to ensure the timely availability
of relevant professional development programs for school administrators.
(3) An analysis of the feasibility of progressive certification for
school administrators who demonstrate advanced school leadership skills.
If determined to be feasible, the report shall delineate the criteria
for each increased level of administrative certification and identify
criteria through which compensation might be provided for administrators
who demonstrate the highest level of skills. The report shall recommend
necessary changes to statute and rule to implement recommendations
regarding progressive certification.
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