Florida H0851 mandates the State Board of Education to require K-12 teachers with at least 50% students with autism to hold an Autism Spectrum.

Florida H0851 amends the state's education code to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating that K-12 teachers who teach classes with at least 50% students with autism spectrum disorder must hold an Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement. An exception is allowed if the teacher holds an Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilities, has taught students with autism spectrum disorder for at least 3 years, and has been rated as highly effective in the preceding 3-year period. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0851 mandates the State Board of Education to require K-12 teachers with at least 50% students with autism to hold an Autism Spectrum.

Florida H0851 amends the state's education code to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating that K-12 teachers who teach classes with at least 50% students with autism spectrum disorder must hold an Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement. An exception is allowed if the teacher holds an Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilities, has taught students with autism spectrum disorder for at least 3 years, and has been rated as highly effective in the preceding 3-year period. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.