To update the standard scores for the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER. Other technical changes will be made, including removal of the classic ACCUPLACER exam and scores and removal of SAT note "Since March 1, 2016.” This update ....

 

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 update the standard scores for the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER. Other technical changes will be made, including removal of the classic ACCUPLACER exam and scores and removal of SAT note "Since March 1, 2016.” This update will result in new standard scores that may be used to assess readiness for college-level work.

SUMMARY: The proposed revisions will ensure the rule reflects updated standard scores that may be used by Florida College System students to demonstrate readiness for college-level work.

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 amendment is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness, increase regulatory cost or any other factor listed in s. 120.541, F.S. and will not require legislative ratification. This is based upon the nature of the amendments, which expands the mechanisms colleges can use to assess a student’s readiness for college.

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, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1008.30, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: July 13, 2022, 9:00 am.

PLACE: Osceola County School District Office, 817 Bill Beck Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34744.

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.

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 (Interim Scores)

Through July 2022 Since September 2019

Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)242

Reading245

Writing245

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board

Since August 2022

Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)261

Reading256

Writing253

SAT, The College Board

Since March 1, 2016

Reading Test24

Writing and Language Test 25

Math Test24

ACT with Writing or ACT, Inc.

Reading19

English17

Mathematics19

(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) No change.

(b) Performance in high school coursework. Any student who has an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and achieves a grade of “B” or better in any of the courses listed below shall have demonstrated readiness for college-level work. Institutions shall accept courses and grades on the public high school transcript as an official record.

1. Courses Taught at a Florida Public High School

Mathematics:

Algebra 1/Algebra 1 Honors

Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors

Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calculus Honors

Calculus/Calculus Honors

Geometry/Geometry Honors

Probability and Statistics/Probability and Statistics Honors

Math for College Algebra

Math for College Statistics

Math for College Liberal Arts

English Language and Literature:

English 4/English 4 Honors

2. Accelerated High School Courses

Mathematics

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) high school mathematics courses

Advanced Placement (AP) high school mathematics courses

International Baccalaureate (IB) high school mathematics courses

English Language and English Literature

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) high school English courses

Advanced Placement (AP) high school English courses

International Baccalaureate (IB) high school English courses

(c) through (d) No change.

(4) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(6), 1008.30(1), (2), 1001.02(2)(n), 1001.02(1), 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,

 

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

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 03, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 5, 2022