The purpose of this amendment is to amend the rule that addresses special diploma requirements for certain students with disabilities to include minimum course credit requirements for both special diploma options one and two. Districts will be required to offer both diploma options. The effect will be a rule that establishes minimum state requirements thereby ensuring greater consistency across the state. Additionally, the proposed rule language revises terminology related to specific disabilities in accordance with amendments made to Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes, Definitions. Lastly, obsolete language with regard to minimum student performance standards has been removed from the rule.