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Notice: 27335587

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 Florida Department of Education issues State of Florida High School Diplomas to candidates who have successfully passed the subject area tests in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies on the 2014 GED® Test. The Department establishes the standards for issuing the diploma, testing center approvals, test administration guidelines, testing fees, and diploma and transcript fees. This rule amendment is to update and clarify the underage exemption process for taking the High School Equivalency test if under the age of 18 years old. This rule amendment is necessary to meet legislative changes from the 2023 Legislative Session.

SUMMARY:

High School Equivalency Diplomas.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.435(1), F.S.

LAW:

1003.435, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/21/2023 Vol. 49/141

COMMENTS:

From 7/21/2023 To 8/11/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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