FL S0788

Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, students who completed minimum graduation course requirements but did not pass the grade 10 ELA assessment or Algebra I EOC assessment are eligible for alternative pathways to a standard high school diploma.

Students may satisfy diploma requirements through one of two alternative pathways: (1) attaining an industry-recognized credential approved by the State Board of Education and scoring at least 13 combined points on ACT WorkKeys Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information assessments, or (2) demonstrating mastery of unmet academic standards through a portfolio with quantifiable evidence.

Students receive a standard high school diploma upon completing an alternative pathway and must provide documentation verified by their principal.

District school boards must incorporate alternative pathways to graduation in their student progression plans.

The act takes effect July 1, 2018.