Florida Statutes Title XLVIII. K-20 Education Code § 1002.995. Early learning professional learning standards and career pathways

(a) Develop early learning professional learning training and course standards to be utilized for school readiness program providers.

(b) Identify both formal and informal early learning career pathways with stackable credentials and certifications that allow early childhood teachers to access specialized professional learning that:

(c) Subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, provide incentives to school readiness personnel who meet the requirements of s. 1002.88(1)(e) and prekindergarten instructors who meet the requirements specified in s. 1002.55, s. 1002.61, or s. 1002.63 and who possess a reading certification or endorsement or a literacy micro-credential as specified in s. 1003.485 and teach students in the school readiness program or the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or work in a child care or early learning setting.