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Notice: 6539951

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.09421

High School Competency Test Requirements (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendments require adult students who have not yet passed the High School Competency Test (HSCT) to meet the graduation testing requirement with passing scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT). The required passing scores on the FCAT were determined through a statistical analysis and are comparable to the passing scores previously required on the HSCT, in accordance with Section 1008.22(9), F.S. Beginning with the effective date of this rule, the HSCT will be discontinued, and adult students will be required to register for retake administrations of the FCAT to fulfill the graduation testing requirement for a high school diploma.

SUMMARY:

This rule is amended to discontinue the administration of the HSCT and establish passing scores on the FCAT that are comparable to those required on the HSCT. The comparable passing scores on the FCAT will allow adult students to meet their high school testing requirement using a test that is supported by the current statewide assessment program and offered several times per year. In addition to these changes, obsolete provisions related to the administration and content of the HSCT are eliminated.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1008.22(3)(c)5., 1008.22 (9) FS.

LAW:

1001.02, 1008.22 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/19/2008 Vol. 34/51

COMMENTS:

From 12/19/2008 To 1/9/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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