26818965, 6A-6.09091 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26818965

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:

To clarify “appropriate and allowable accommodations for statewide standardized assessments” for English Language Learners. The effect will include updated descriptions of the approved dictionaries and glossaries in print, electronic, and digital formats; and procedures to ensure access to only these tools and websites during test administration. Students in grades K through 2 may be provided with a picture translation dictionary or glossary that meets the requirements of the rule.

SUMMARY:

This rule outlines the accommodations to statewide assessment and procedures for English Language Learners. It also intends to clarify “appropriate and allowable accommodations for statewide standardized assessments” for English Language Learners. This amendment will further provide accommodations in the statewide standardized assessment program as defined in Section 1008.22(3)(d)3., F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1008.22, F.S.

LAW:

1008.22(3)(d), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/15/2023 Vol. 49/31

COMMENTS:

From 2/15/2023 To 3/8/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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