FL S2026

Discontinues use of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and replaces it with subject area assessments for grades 3-5, end-of-course assessments for grades 6-12, and diagnostic assessments for grades 6, 8, and 10.

Revises high school graduation requirements to base successful academic performance on end-of-course assessments, grade point average, student portfolios, and other measurable indicators rather than FCAT scores.

Changes reading intervention from mandatory intensive reading courses to remediation and intervention services, and eliminates mandatory retention of grade 3 students with poor reading skills, allowing retention only at principal discretion after consultation with teacher and parent.

Restructures school grading system and creates the "Every Child Matters Program" to provide financial assistance to schools for remediation services, formative assessments, educational equipment, and personnel focused on low-performing students.

Establishes an assessment and accountability alignment committee to develop standards for revised statewide assessments, transition procedures, and new school grading formulas, with implementation beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.