Outline of the state of Florida
State
Florida
Addressed

Category
Physical Education Professional Development

Category
Physical Education Professional Development

State law addresses providing professional development to all PE teachers.

Florida Statutes 1001.11 Commissioner of Education; other duties.

(7) The commissioner shall make prominently available on the department’s website the following: links to the Internet-based clearinghouse for professional development regarding physical education; the school wellness and physical education policies and other resources required under s. 1003.453; and other Internet sites that provide professional development for elementary teachers of physical education as defined in s. 1003.01(16). These links must provide elementary teachers with information concerning current physical education and nutrition philosophy and best practices that result in student participation in physical activities that promote lifelong physical and mental well-being.

Policy Type
Statute

Physical Education

The Department of Education webpage provides links to suggested professional development resources, including best practices in physical and nutrition education and promotion of student participation in physical activity, to support lifelong physical and mental well-being.

Policy Type
Non-codified