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FL S0258

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Larcenia Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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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