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FL H0265
Bill
Status
Passed
5/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Susan Plasencia
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AI Summary
- District school boards are prohibited from requiring students aged 16 and older to complete any course before taking the high school equivalency (GED) examination, unless the student fails to achieve a passing score on the GED practice test as established by State Board of Education rule
- Candidates for a high school equivalency diploma must generally be at least 18 years old, but may take the examination at age 16 under extraordinary circumstances as defined by district school board rules
- Amends section 1003.435, Florida Statutes, governing the high school equivalency diploma program
- Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
High School Equivalency Diplomas
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-98
5/18/2023
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee3/15/2023
Education Quality Subcommittee2/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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