26624480, 6A-1.094222 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26624480

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.094222

Standards for Mid-Year Promotion of Retained Third Graders

PURPOSE:

To align with Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C., Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment and Use of Student Portfolio for Good Cause Promotion, which was updated in February 2022. For mid-year promotion on or before November 1, this rule amendment includes scoring Level 2 or above on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts assessment as an additional piece of evidence to show mastery of third grade reading skills. For mid-year promotion after November 1, the student’s progress must be sufficient to master appropriate grade four level reading skills equivalent to the level necessary for the month in which the transition occurs.

SUMMARY:

Rule 6A-1.094222 Mid-Year Promotion of Retained Third Graders was established to align with Rule 6A-1.094221, Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment and Use of Student Portfolio for Good Cause Promotion to provide guidance to schools and districts pertaining to students retained in grade three. This rule further clarifies considerations for mid-year promotion for students retained in grade three.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1008.25(10), F.S.

LAW:

1008.25(7)(b)2., F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/14/2022 Vol. 48/241

COMMENTS:

From 12/14/2022 To 1/4/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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