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FL S0258
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Terminates administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to students in grades 9 through 12
- Requires the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to replace the grade 10 FCAT for measuring student knowledge and skills in reading, mathematics, and writing
- Mandates all grade 10 students take the PSAT/NMSQT and earn passing scores in all three sections to qualify for a standard high school diploma, with passing scores designated by the State Board of Education
- Uses PSAT/NMSQT student performance in place of FCAT performance for public school grading purposes under Florida Statutes sections 1008.34 and 1008.341
- Applies to students entering grade 9 in the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter, effective July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Student Assessment in Public Schools
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Education Pre-K - 121/5/2011
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