Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 204: Educator Certifications and Training
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 204 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Educator Certifications and Training. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Education Pre-K - 12.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Educator Certifications and Training; Revising the core curricula for certain teacher preparation programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; requiring certain postsecondary educator preparation institutes’ programs to include training relating to mass casualty incidents; revising the certified educator eligibility criteria to require such persons to receive training in mass casualty incidents; requiring the Department of Education to develop a list of approved trainings relating to mass casualty incidents, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Education Pre-K - 12
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Introduced
- Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Judiciary; Fiscal Policy
- Filed