Secondary School Teacher / Florida
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Florida Secondary School Teacher License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Instructs students in grades 7-12. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Florida data shows for Secondary School Teachers

To practice as a secondary school teacher in Florida, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Florida's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification".

Upfront cost is $169, with renewal running $106 on a 5-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, secondary school teachers should know: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
50/100
Secondary School Teacher · Florida

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$169
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A
$21/yr
$106 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Florida

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$169
Renewal Fee
$106
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Florida licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Secondary School Teacher in Florida? ▼
Florida requires, passing an exam (State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)), and an initial fee of $169. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Secondary School Teacher in Florida? ▼
Certification as a secondary school teacher in Florida means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Florida licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Secondary School Teacher license to Florida from another state? ▼
For secondary school teachers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Florida licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Florida require a background check for Secondary School Teacher licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for secondary school teacher licensing in Florida. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Secondary School Teacher in Florida? ▼
To stay licensed as a secondary school teacher in Florida, plan on 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $106.

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What to do with this secondary school teacher license

Secondary School Teacher in Florida, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a secondary school teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Florida's secondary school teacher requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Secondary School Teacher in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state secondary school teacher license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Florida's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Florida overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Florida licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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