CS/HB 561: Educator Preparation and Certification
GENERAL BILL by Education & Employment Committee ; Gerwig ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Daniels ; López, J. ; Salzman
Educator Preparation and Certification; Revises provisions relating to educator preparation institutes, award of temporary educator certifications, & reinstatement & renewal of professional educator certificates; & revises requirements for Florida Center for Teaching Excellence.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 12/12/2025 | House |
• Referred to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee • Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Added to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/14/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Careers & Workforce Subcommittee • Reported out of Careers & Workforce Subcommittee • Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee |
| 2/2/2026 | House |
• Added to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/4/2026 | House |
• Favorable by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Reported out of PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Now in Education & Employment Committee |
| 2/6/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Education & Employment Committee agenda |
| 2/10/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee • Reported out of Education & Employment Committee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
