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Governor Encourages Veterans to Apply for Temporary Teaching Certificates

Governor Encourages Veterans to Apply for Temporary Teaching Certificates

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Aug. 11 the launch of a new webpage to help recruit qualified military Veterans to join schools across the state. The State Board of Education passed a rule Aug. 17 to formally implement a program for veterans to receive a five-year temporary education certificate while they finish their bachelor’s degree, provided they meet certain criteria. The rule implements SB 896, which Governor DeSantis signed earlier this year after it received unanimous bipartisan support throughout the 2022 Session.

“Florida is the most Veteran- and military friendly state in the nation,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We also know that our Veterans have talents and skills that they can offer our students. This new opportunity expands Florida’s existing programs that help our Veterans take their talents to our schools, and it will help Florida remain a national leader in education.”

To learn more about the program, visit www.fldoe.org/veterans. To watch a video of Governor DeSantis discussing the program, click here.

Military Veterans Certification Pathway 

The State Board of Education rule allows military Veterans to obtain a 5-year temporary teaching certificate without a bachelor’s degree, providing the following criteria are met:

  • Minimum of 48 months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge;
  • Minimum of 60 college credits with a 2.5 grade point average;
  • Passing score on a Florida subject area examination;
  • Employment in a Florida school district, including charter schools; and
  • Cleared background screening.

Per SB 896 (2022), which unanimously passed the Florida House and Senate, Veterans who successfully obtain their 5-year temporary teaching certificate will be assigned a mentor teacher for a minimum of two years to support their classroom teaching endeavors. They must also earn their bachelor’s degree during the 5-year period to be eligible for a full professional certificate. Veterans utilizing this temporary certificate may not teach subject areas that require a master’s degree.

The temporary certificate cannot be renewed once it expires, nor does it apply to military spouses or families.

For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

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