Bill Summary

HB 561 Educator Preparation and Certification (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Gerwig Co Sponsors: Daniels, López, Salzman, Valdés, Rizo CS Sponsors: Education & Employment Committee
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Summary
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. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
   H Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
   H PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
   H Education & Employment Committee
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Actions
12/01/25
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Filed
12/12/25
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Referred to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee; PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee
12/12/25
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Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
01/12/26
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On Committee agenda - Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, 01/14/26, 9:00 am, 17 H
01/14/26
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Favorable by Careers & Workforce Subcommittee; 15 Yeas, 0 Nays
01/14/26
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Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
02/02/26
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On Committee agenda - PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee, 02/04/26, 9:00 am, 17 H
02/04/26
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Favorable by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee; 13 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/04/26
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
02/06/26
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On Committee agenda - Education & Employment Committee, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 102 H - PCS
02/10/26
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Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee; 20 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/10/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
02/11/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
02/19/26
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/25/26
02/25/26
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Read Second Time; Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 112 Yeas / 0 Nays)
02/25/26
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In Messages
02/26/26
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Received; Referred to Rules
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bill text & filed amendments
0561
Filed on 12/01/25
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Amendment 1000 PCS
Education & Employment Committee
Filed on 02/06/26
Adopted
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0561C1
Filed on 02/10/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
1004.85
1012.56
1012.585
1012.981
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