17054460, 6A-6.0201 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17054460

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 amendment is to implement changes to the high school equivalency diploma program and adopt the recommended cut score of 145 by GED Testing Service®. The effect of this rule will be to update the standards for the issuance of the State of Florida High School Diploma to individuals who successfully pass the examinations based upon recommended scores of the test provider.

SUMMARY:

GED Testing Service® amended the recommended high school equivalency cut scores for the four test modules in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The recommended cut score of 145 on each test module is adopted for award of the State of Florida High School Diploma, which is Florida’s high school equivalency credential. Candidates who took the 2014 GED® Test prior to the adoption of this amendment and who achieved a score of 145 may be eligible for the award of the high school equivalency diploma. In addition, a technical amendment to the approval of eligible testing centers is included.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

LAW:

1003.435, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/21/2016 Vol. 42/13

COMMENTS:

From 1/21/2016 To 2/11/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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