To add the Classic Learning Test and its standard scores as a common placement test option to be consistent with changes to Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C. Section 1008.30, F.S., provides authority to the State Board of Education ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-10.0315Demonstration of Readiness for College-Level Communication and Computation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To add the Classic Learning Test and its standard scores as a common placement test option to be consistent with changes to Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C. Section 1008.30, F.S., provides authority to the State Board of Education to adopt common placement tests and standard scores in rule. This will result in a new assessment and standard scores that may be used to assess readiness for college-level work. Additionally, other non-substantive technical changes will be made to the rule language.

SUMMARY: House Bill 1537 (2023) was signed into law May 2023 and added the Classic Learning Test to the list of assessments Florida school districts shall select from for administration to each public school student in grade 11. Therefore, rule language must be amended to reflect the additional assessment.

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: The proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification. No increase in regulatory costs are anticipated as a result of this rule. This is based upon the nature of the proposed rule.

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(1), (6), 1008.30(1), (2), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02, 1007.263, 1007.271, 1008.02, 1008.30, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: July 19, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mike Sfiropoulos, Division of Florida Colleges, [phone], or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-10.0315 Demonstration of Readiness for College-Level Communication and Computation.

(1) No change.

(2) Common placement tests. Exempt and non-exempt students meeting or exceeding standard scores on any of the following tests, using the highest score in the case of multiple scores, may be enrolled in college level courses. Institutions shall accept scores on the public high school transcript as an official record of scores in addition to official score reports from the issuing entity listed in this subsection. A student who demonstrates readiness by achieving or exceeding standard test scores established herein and enrolls in a Florida College System institution within two (2) years after achieving such scores shall not be required to retest or complete developmental education at a Florida College System institution.

Common Placement Tests
	Standard Score
Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
Reading	106
Writing	103
Mathematics	114
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board (Interim Scores) Through July 2022
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)	242
Reading	245
Writing	245
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board Since August 2022
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)	261
Reading	256
Writing	253
SAT, The College Board
Reading Test	24
Writing and Language Test	25
Math Test	24
Digital SAT, The College Board Since June 2023
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section	490
Math Section	480
ACT with Writing or ACT, Inc.
Reading	19
English	17
Mathematics	19
Classic Learning Test, Classic Learning Initiatives, LLC Since August 2023
Sum of the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing Sections	38
Quantitative Reasoning Section	16

(3) Alternative methods to common placement tests. Pursuant to Section 1008.30, F.S., Florida College System institutions may use alternative methods in lieu of the common placement tests under subsection (2) to assess student readiness for college-level work in communication and computation. Institutions shall recognize scores and grades on alternative methods specified in paragraphs (3)(a) through (3)(c) as valid for placement purposes for a minimum of two years.

(a) Tests and assessments. A score that meets or exceeds the standard score on any one of the assessments shall be accepted as demonstration of readiness for college-level work. Institutions shall accept scores on the public high school transcript in addition to official score reports from the issuing entity listed in this subsection as an official record.

Alternative Methods Tests and Assessments
	Standard Score
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10, The College Board
Reading Test	24
Writing and Language Test	25
Mathematics Test	24
Digital PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10, The College Board Since June 2023
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section	490
Mathematics	480
PreACT®
Reading	22
English	18
Mathematics	22
General Educational Development (GED®) Test
Reasoning Through Language Arts	165
Mathematical Reasoning	165
Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™)
Language Arts Reading	580
Language Arts Writing	560 and 6 on Essay
Mathematics	560
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®)
Language Arts Reading	15
Language Arts Writing	15
Mathematics	15
End-of-Course Assessments
Algebra 1 End-of-Course Assessment	4
Geometry End-of-Course Assessment	4
ALEKS® PPL
Mathematics	30

(b) through (d) No change.

(4) through (5) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(6), 1008.30(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1007.263, 1007.271, 1008.02, 1008.30 FS. History–New 7-15-84, Amended 6-6-85, Formerly 6A-10.315, Amended 5-17-88, 7-25-91, 10-18-94, 8-28-95, 6-25-96, 3-28-00, 2-12-12, 8-21-12, 6-27-13, 10-22-13, 11-29-16, 9-24-19, 3-15-22, 8-16-22, 6-27-23,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mike Sfiropoulos, Division of Florida Colleges, Department of Education.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Manny Diaz Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 07, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 23, 2023