Education Practices Commission (EPC)

Section 231.261, Florida Statutes, establishes the Education Practices Commission (EPC) as an autonomous, quasi-judicial agency administratively assigned to the Department of Education. The Education Practices Commission acts as the final agency in disciplinary actions against holders of Florida Educators’ Certificates. It is composed of seven teachers, five school administrators, and five lay citizens, two of whom formerly served as members of district school boards. The members are nominated by the Commissioner of Education, appointed by the State Board of Education, and confirmed as commissioners by the Florida Senate.