6A-1.0995: Form of High School Diplomas and Certificates of Completion
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule is amended to establish the format for the State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma. The effect will be the establishment of a format for the State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma consistent with the format for other high school diplomas.
SUMMARY: The rule establishes the format for the Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT 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, 1003.435, 1003.438 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 15.03(3), 1001.02, 1003.43, 1003.435, 1003.438 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: June 15, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Orange County School Board, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Nikolai Vitti, Deputy Chancellor for School Improvement and Student Achievement, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400; (850)245-0509
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
6A-1.0995 Form of High School Diplomas and Certificates of Completion.
Pursuant to Sections 1003.43 and 1003.438, F.S., the form of the Standard Diploma, the Special Diploma, State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma, the Certificate of Completion and the Special Certificate of Completion shall contain the wording and be in the form prescribed herein.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma:
Name of School
City, State
Florida Seal
This certifies that
(Name of Student)
having satisfactorily completed the requirements for the State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma as prescribed by the State Board of Education, and the District School Board is hereby awarded this
DIPLOMA
under the authority of the Florida Department of
Education and by order of the_____County District
School Board
(Date of Award)
_______________________ ______________________
Superintendent of Schools Chairman, School Board
_______________________
Principal
(3) through (4) renumbered (4) through (5) No change.
(6)(5) Districts must determine designations for each of the following accomplishments and include on standard diplomas issued beginning in May 2009 as applicable:
(a) Completion of four credits in the same Major Area of Interest as provided in Section 1003.428, F.S.
(b) Completion of four or more accelerated college credit courses in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), or dual enrollment courses, provided that the student is eligible for college credit pursuant to Sections 1007.27 and 1007.271, F.S. Successful passage of AP, IB, and AICE exams are designated in the Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit-by-Exam Equivalencies list available from the Departments web site at http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/2007_ACC-CBE.pdf. Successful passage of dual enrollment coursework constitutes a grade of C or better.
(c) Industry Career education certification in accordance with Section 1003.431, F.S., and
(d) Florida Ready to Work Credential in accordance with Section 1004.99, F.S.
(6) through (9) renumbered (7) through (10) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 1001.02, 1003.438 FS. Law Implemented 15.03(3), 1001.02, 1003.43.438 FS. HistoryNew 11-14-78, Amended 6-9-81, Formerly 6A-1.995, Amended 4-3-90, 1-5-09,________.
