16348785, 6A-6.09091 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 16348785

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.09091

Accommodations of the Statewide Assessment Program Instruments and Procedures for English Language Learners

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this amendment is to clarify the allowable accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs) on statewide assessments to match the current standardized test administration manuals.

SUMMARY:

This amendment updates references to the statewide standardized assessments, specifically on accommodations provided to ELLs in Florida’s public schools. Accommodations for ELLs will be available and expanded to include use of electronic translation dictionaries and assistance in heritage language for Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading items and answer choices.  In addition, a proposed provision clarifies that provided accommodations be implemented in a manner that tests the independent work of the student and cannot assist a student in determining the answer to a test question.  A further clarification is proposed that ELLs that are not currently enrolled in public schools or receiving services through public school programs are entitled to receive accommodations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1008.22, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1008.22, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/17/2015 Vol. 41/159

COMMENTS:

From 8/17/2015 To 9/7/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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