The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish current year performance standards for career education programs as required in s. 1008.43, F.S. The new standards are determined based on the calculation process described in the rule and will affect both the school districts and Florida colleges. The effect is to align performance standards so that they will be consistent with the state’s plan under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act, under which the state receives federal funding.