The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills, including core ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-1.09401Student Performance Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills, including core content connectors. The effect will be the proposed adoption of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills, including core content connectors.

SUMMARY: Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills have been revised to provide clarity, address all content previously being taught, and define more measurable expectations for students. Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for mathematics now include core content connectors for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: Although the aforementioned standards have been revised or added to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, the content is not new to Florida students. The language has been revised to provide clarity and measurable expectations for students. As a result of these minimal changes, there is not likely to be a need for extensive revision of instructional materials.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1003.41 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.03, 1003.41 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: February 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Orlando, Florida (The physical location will be posted on the Department’s website no later than 14 days prior to the meeting at http://www.fldoe.org)

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mary Jane Tappen, Deputy Chancellor of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1502, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-1.09401 Student Performance Standards.

(1) Student Performance Standards in Florida are defined as the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and establish the core content of the curricula to be taught and specify the core content knowledge and skills that K-12 public school students are expected to acquire. The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards are rigorous and reflect the knowledge and skills students need for success in college and careers. Standards to benchmark student achievement serve as guides to best practices for local curriculum designers to help schools implement school improvement strategies to raise student achievement. Currently, the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Reading and Language Arts 2007, referenced below in paragraph (1)(a), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression for kindergarten to grade 8 and in grade bands for grade levels 9-10 and 11-12. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the English Language Arts benchmarked standards for English Language Arts referenced below in paragraph (1)(c), The standards and benchmarks describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression for kindergarten to grade 8 and in grade bands for grade levels 9-10 and 11-12 for each of the reading and language arts content areas of: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. Currently, the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Mathematics 2008, referenced below in paragraph (1)(b), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression from kindergarten to grade 8 and in a grade band for grade levels 9-12. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the benchmarked standards for Mathematics referenced below in paragraph (1)(d), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression from kindergarten to grade 8 and for each of the Mathematics content areas of: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry for grades 9-12. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, the benchmarked standards for Science referenced below in paragraph (1)(e), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression from kindergarten to grade 8 and for each of the science content areas of: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Nature of Science for grades 9-12. Beginning with 2009-2010, the Health, Physical Education, and Social Studies benchmarked standards, referenced below in paragraphs (1)(f), (i), and (j), including one additional grade 1 Social Studies standard added in 2010, describe what students should know and be able to do at ten progression levels (grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-12). Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, the benchmarked standards for World Languages referenced below in paragraph (1)(g) describe what students should know and be able to do at eight levels of proficiency. Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, the benchmarked standards for the Arts, specifically Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art, referenced below in paragraph (1)(h), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade-level progression for kindergarten to grade 5 and in grade bands for grade levels 6-8 and 9-12. The access points and core content connectors contained in either the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards or the Sunshine State Standards provide access to the general education curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Public schools shall provide appropriate instruction to assist students in the achievement of these standards or the Sunshine State Standards for Special Diploma as appropriate. These standards, benchmarks, and access points and core content connectors are contained in the following publications which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule.

(a) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Reading and Language Arts, 2007,

(b) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Mathematics, 2008,

(a)(c) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (Florida Standards) (Common Core) – English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, 2014 (insert link) 2010,

(b)(d) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (Florida Standards) (Common Core) – Mathematics, 2014 (insert link) 2010,

(c)(e) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Science, 2008,

(d)(f) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Social Studies, 2014 (insert link) 2009, revised 2010,

(e)(g) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – World Languages, 2011,

(f)(h) Next Generation State Standards – The Arts, 2014 (insert link) 2011,

(g)(i) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Health Education, 2014 (insert link) 2009,

(h)(j) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Physical Education, 2014 (insert link) 2009, and

(i) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Gifted Education, 2014, (insert link)

(j) Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – Special Skills, 2014, (insert link)and

(k) Sunshine State Standards for Special Diploma, 1999.

Copies of these publications may be obtained from the Division of Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

(2) Every twelve (12) years from the effective date of the last amendment of the standards for a subject area, Tthe Commissioner shall periodically review, accept public comment on and revise Florida standards. The process shall begin with convening convene an expert group to review the standards and make recommendations to the Commissioner for their review and revision. The Commissioner shall determine whether revisions are necessary based on the recommendations of the expert group, and shall propose such revisions to the State Board of Education for adoption. The Commissioner may initiate expert review of a set of standards after a period of less than twelve (12) years, if the Commissioner determines that developments have occurred in that subject area such as to make existing standards inadequate.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1003.41(4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.03, 1003.41 FS. History–New 6-18-96, Amended 9-28-99, 3-1-07, 7-25-07, 11-25-07, 4-14-08, 9-22-08, 2-1-09, 1-6-10, 9-5-10, 2-8-11,_________,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mary Jane Tappen, Deputy Chancellor of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Commissioner, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 16, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 31, 2013