The competencies and indicators required for approval of educator preparation programs pursuant to Rule 6A-5.066, F.A.C., and for district in-service add-on programs pursuant to Section 1012.575, F.S., for the Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), are contained in the publication, “2025 Florida Teacher Standards for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement,” which is hereby incorporated by reference, effective September 2025 (HYPERLINK "http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18431"http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18431) and made a part of this rule. These standards are published on the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition, Department of Education website at fldoe.org/academics/eng-language-learners/. Copies of this publication may also be obtained from the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition, K-12 Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 314, Tallahassee, Florida 32300-0400. The standards set forth in the 2025 Florida Teacher Standards for ESOL Endorsement shall be incorporated into all teacher preparation programs and district in-service add-on programs for students/teachers enrolling in these programs not later than June 1, 2026.

Rulemaking Authority 1012.55(1) FS. Law Implemented 1012.56, 1012.575 FS. History‒New 4-21-09, Amended 5-23-10, 9-23-25.