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Florida Teachers To Benefit From Cut In Fees

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The Florida State Board of Education announced Tuesday a cut in fees for state educators.

The board is lowering first-time and re-take registration fees for teacher certification exams.

These are the fee reductions that will go into effect effective April 22, according to the board:

• Registration to retake one of the four General Knowledge subtests will drop from $150 to $32.50;
• First-time registration for all subject area exams will drop from $200 to $150, and retakes will drop from $220 to $150;
• First–time registration for the full battery of Prekindergarten/Primary or Elementary Education tests will drop from $200 to $150;
• Registration to retake one of the Prekindergarten/Primary or Elementary Education subtests will drop from $150 to $37.50;
• Registration to retake two of the Prekindergarten/Primary or Elementary Education subtests will drop from $200 to $75;
• Registration to retake three of the Prekindergarten/Primary or Elementary Education subtests will drop from $220 to $112.50; and
• Registration to retake the full battery of Prekindergarten/Primary or Elementary Education subtests will drop from $220 to $150.

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