HB3099 Summary

• Eliminates the requirement that students achieve proficient or higher scores on end-of-instruction tests (English II, English III, US History, Biology I, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) to graduate from high school with a standard diploma.

• Requires students who score below proficient on end-of-instruction tests to be provided with remediation or intervention services and allowed to retake tests up to three times per calendar year.

• Modifies funding eligibility under the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act by removing reimbursement for alternative assessment administration and updating statutory references from Section 1210.523 to 1210.508.

• Repeals Section 1210.523 relating to demonstrating mastery of state academic content standards through alternative assessments.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2012, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.