The early effects of decentralizing the teacher certification renewal process have generally been positive for school districts. It has eliminated duplication of work by state and district offices, increased service efficiency, and increased district funding flexibility.
Decentralization reduced the Department's Bureau of Teacher Certification workforce and reduced costs at the state level by approximately $1 million annually. However, it has slowed processing of some certification applications and has increased the workload for remaining Bureau staff.

Progress Report: Fewer Teacher Certification Staff Needed Because of Streamlining and Technology
Report 99-49 April 2000
Management Training Act Should Be Revised
Report 99-26 January 2000
Follow-Up Report on Florida's Teacher Certification System Administered by the Department of Education
Report 97-46 February 1998
Review of Florida's Teacher Certification System Administered by the Department of Education
Report 95-10 October 1995

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