To add interim standard scores and effective dates for the Next-generation ACCUPLACER exam in the subject areas of 1) reading, 2) writing and 3) quantitative reasoning, algebra and statistics. College Board anticipates the Classic ACCUPLACER will no ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-10.0315Common Placement Testing and Instruction

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To add interim standard scores and effective dates for the Next-generation ACCUPLACER exam in the subject areas of 1) reading, 2) writing and 3) quantitative reasoning, algebra and statistics. College Board anticipates the Classic ACCUPLACER will no longer be an available assessment option after January 2020 as it has been replaced by the Next-generation ACCUPLACER. Including Next-generation ACCUPLACER standard scores provides more opportunities for students to demonstrate readiness for college-level work.

SUMMARY: Standard scores for the Next-generation ACCUPLACER are not in rule. Additionally, the FCAT score for reading that expired March 2017 and the SAT scores for critical reading and mathematics expired March 2016, respectively, need to be removed.

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: These updates are not expected to have any impact on the factors found in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification.

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: 1008.30, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1008.30, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: August 21, 2019, 9:00 a.m..

PLACE: Broward College, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

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

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-10.0315 Common Placement Testing and Instruction.

(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish the test scores a student must achieve to demonstrate readiness to perform college-level work pursuant to section 1008.30, F.S. 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. “Developmental education” prepares students for college level reading, writing and mathematics courses. A student admitted to a Florida College System institution whose score on a common placement test indicates a need for developmental education must be advised of all the developmental education options offered at the institution and, after advisement, shall be allowed to enroll in the developmental education option of his or her choice. Colleges must allow students to enroll in developmental education courses.

(a) through (b) No change.

(2) 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.

Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)Standard Score

Reading106

Writing103

Mathematics114

ACCUPLACER, The College Board

Through January 2020

Reading Comprehension83

Sentence Skills83

Elementary Algebra72

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board

Since September 2019

Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) 242

Reading 245

Writing 245

SAT, The College Board

Prior to March 1, 2016

Critical Reading440

Mathematics440

Since March 1, 2016

Reading Test24

Writing and Language Test 25

Math Test24

ACT with Writing or ACT, Inc.

Reading19

English17

Mathematics19

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0 (FCAT 2.0)

Through March 2017

Demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in reading and writing262

(3) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(6), 1008.30(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 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,____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kathy Hebda, Chancellor, Division of Florida Colleges

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 22, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 18, 2019