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Notice: 13409685

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0201

State of Florida High School Diplomas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this new rule is to implement changes to the high school equivalency diploma program.  The effect of this rule will establish the standards for the issuance of the State of Florida High School diploma to individuals who successfully pass the examinations after January 1, 2014.

SUMMARY:

A new equivalency exam will be available on January 1, 2014, which was developed for college and career readiness.  In addition, the eligibility criteria for testing centers, statewide testing fee for the equivalency exam, as well as fees and services such as the production of duplicate documents, will be established.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), 1003.435(1), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.435, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/21/2013 Vol. 39/163

COMMENTS:

From 8/21/2013 To 9/11/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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