The purpose of the rule amendment is to adopt the revised K-12 reading and language arts standards. The effect will be standards for reading which are in alignment with the current expectations for grades K-12.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6A-1.09401: Student Performance Standards
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment is to adopt the revised K-12 reading and language arts standards. The effect will be standards for reading which are in alignment with the current expectations for grades K-12.
SUMMARY: The reading and language arts academic standards have been revised and updated to maintain rigor, relevance, and articulation among grade levels.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.03 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: December 12, 2006, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: 400 South Monroe Street, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Chancellor Cheri Pierson-Yecke, K-12 Public Schools, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 514, Tallahassee, Florida, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-1.09401 Student Performance Standards.

(1) 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. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, the reading and language arts benchmarked standards for reading and language arts referenced below in paragraph (1)(a), describe what students should know and be able to do at grade level progression. The benchmarked standards in paragraphs (1)(b)(a)-(g) of this rule describe what students should know and be able to do at four progression levels (grades Prek-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) in the subjects of the arts, health/physical education, foreign languages, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Sunshine State Standards for Special Diploma as incorporated by reference in paragraph (1)(h)(a) of this rule describe what certain students with a disability should be able to do at three (3) proficiency levels (independent, supported, and participatory). Public schools shall provide appropriate instruction to assist students in the achievement of these standards. These standards and benchmarks are contained in the following publications and are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule.

(a) Sunshine State Standards – Reading and Language Arts, 2007 1996,

(b) Sunshine State Standards – Mathematics, 1996,

(c) Sunshine State Standards – Science, 1996,

(d) Sunshine State Standards – Social Studies, 1996,

(e) Sunshine State Standards – Foreign Languages, 1996,

(f) Sunshine State Standards – The Arts, 1996, and

(g) Sunshine State Standards – Health/Physical Education, 1996, and

(h) Sunshine State Standards for Special Diploma, 1999. Copies of these publications may be obtained from the Division of Public Schools and Community Services, Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

(2) Each district school board shall incorporate the Sunshine State Standards contained herein into the district Pupil Progression Plan.

(3) The Sunshine State Standards shall serve as the basis for statewide assessments.

Specific Authority 1001.02 229.565 FS. Law Implemented 1001.03 229.565, 229.57, 232.245, 232.2454 FS. History–New 6-18-96, Amended 9-28-99,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Deputy Chancellor for K-12 Educator Quality, Department of Education
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Cheri Yecke, Chancellor K-12 Education, Department of Education
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 30, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 17, 2006