24440719, 6A-4.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24440719

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.002

General Provisions

PURPOSE:

To modify the required verification provided by employing Florida public, state-supported or nonpublic schools for the issuance of educator certificates for applicants who are noncitizens. The effect will be updated processing requirements for the issuance of educator certificates to be consistent with federal law, which prohibits the use of I-9s for licensing and other matters except as set forth in 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(b)5 and 8 C.F.R. § 274a.2(b)(4).

SUMMARY:

Currently, employers upload a copy of the completed I-9 form the state’s licensing system when requesting the issuance of an educator certificate for applicants who are noncitizens. The amendment will modify the procedure to have employers review the I-9 and verify that they have determined the educator’s eligibility to work in the United States instead of Bureau of Educator Certification staff. Employers will no longer provide a copy of the completed I-9 form via the state’s educator licensing system.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

LAW:

1001.10(5)(b), 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/5/2021 Vol. 47/87

COMMENTS:

From 5/5/2021 To 5/26/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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