FL H0061

Requires students be advised of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, career academy coursework leading to national certification, dual enrollment, and Florida Virtual School courses available for graduation credit.

Establishes specific mathematics and science course requirements for students entering grade 9 in 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 school years, including mandatory Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology I, with Algebra II required for 2013-2014 cohort.

Creates new section 1003.4282 establishing test accommodations for students with disabilities and allowing FCAT waiver for students whose IEP committee determines the test cannot accurately measure their abilities after two attempts.

Creates new section 1003.4287 authorizing the Commissioner of Education to award standard high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans from World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras who left high school before graduation to serve.

Requires passing scores on grade 10 FCAT to meet grade-level proficiency beginning in 2012-2013 school year and conforms related statutory cross-references.