The purpose of the proposed rule is to develop a template for the uniform assessment calendar, establish the requirements for the uniform assessment calendar template, and detail the expectations for the Department and school districts for populating the calendar. The proposed rule develops specific requirements for the information to be included in each populated calendar and the methods for calculating total test time, as required by Section 1008.22(7)(b)9., F.S. The proposed rule further clarifies criteria for posting the populated calendar to school district websites, public school websites, and within each district’s parent guide, as required by Section 1002.23(5), F.S.