18530121, 6A-1.09951 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18530121

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.09951

Requirements for the Florida Seal of Biliteracy Program

PURPOSE:

To set forth the requirements for the Silver and Gold Seal of Biliteracy for high school students with a standard diploma who attain a high level of competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition to English. This rule sets forth the requirements for students to earn high school credits in a foreign language without enrolling or completing foreign language courses. The effect is that qualifying high school graduates will be awarded seals on their high school diplomas and qualifying high school students will be awarded credits in foreign language courses.

SUMMARY:

This rule establishes the criteria for the Florida Seal of Biliteracy.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1003.432, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.432, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/25/2017 Vol. 43/16

COMMENTS:

From 1/25/2017 To 2/15/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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