Section 6A-4.0164 - Specialization Requirements for the Civics Seal of Excellence (Endorsement)(1) In order to be eligible for the Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement, an educator must: (a) Hold a valid Florida Educator Certificate issued by the Department of Education under Section 1012.56, F.S.; and(b) Complete a Department of Education civics and government training program aligned to Florida's standards for Civics and Government adopted in Rule 6A-1.09401, F.A.C.(2) The civics and government training program must consist of a minimum of fifty (50) contact hours and address the following:(a) The philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root foundation of American exceptionalism;(b) The success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations' governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects;(c) The value of civic pride and regular participation by citizens in all levels of the government; and(d) The rights and responsibilities of citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials.(3) Educators must register to participate in the civics and government training program in a manner prescribed by the Department of Education.(4) Upon successful completion of the civics and government training program, educators must submit an application per Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., to the Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification to add the Civics Seal of Excellence (Endorsement) to their valid Florida Educator Certificate.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-4.0164
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.586 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 041, March 1, 2022 effective 3/15/2022.