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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 23

Educator Certifications and Training
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SPONSOR
Daley
FILED BY
Dan Daley — District 96, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Administration Subcommittee

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Educator Certifications and Training; Revises core curricula for certain teacher preparation programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; requires certain postsecondary educator preparation institution programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; revises certified educator eligibility criteria to require such persons to receive training in mass casualty incidents; requires persons who hold adjunct teaching certificates to receive training in mass casualty incidents.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Mandates mass casualty incident training for all new teacher candidates.

The bill adds a new eligibility requirement for all educator certificates. Candidates must complete training on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.

This training is now a mandatory part of the core curriculum for all approved teacher preparation programs. It is required before a candidate can participate in field experiences or receive a certificate.

The new requirement applies to temporary, professional, and adjunct teaching certificates. It also applies to candidates seeking classical education teaching certificates.

The bill updates cross-references in the statutes to account for the new training requirement. It ensures the new requirement is included in the list of criteria for all certificate types.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 New Certification Requirement majors. 1012.56(2)(g)

AIAdds a mandatory training requirement for all educator certification applicants.

“Have received training that includes strategies and practices on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.” bill text, line 185 →
§ 2 Curriculum Expansion majors. 1004.04(2)(b)

AIMandates mass casualty incident training in teacher preparation programs.

“Strategies and practices on identifying, preventing, preparing, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents.” bill text, line 65 →
§ 3 Certificate Scope Update moderates. 1012.55(6)

AIExpands the list of required eligibility criteria for temporary and adjunct certificates.

“s. 1012.56(2)(a)-(g) and (11)”
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
10/1/2025
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
10/1/2025
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
10/1/2025
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
9/16/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 1004.04
+15 / −0
s. 1004.85
+17 / −2
s. 1012.55
+6 / −6
s. 1012.56
+28 / −6
s. 1012.57
+2 / −2
s. 1012.56
+0 / −0