The issue with regard to the third grade reading scores, as well as the need to adopt an emergency rule was discussed at a duly noticed State Board meeting, held on June 18, 2007. Further, the matter has been discussed and debated at numerous other publicly-noticed meetings. On May 31, 2007, an FCAT technical advisory committee discussed and debated the issues in Orlando, Florida. The committee is comprised of school district assessment coordinators, vendors and their psychometricians as well as material reviewers. On June 1, 2007, a committee constituted by the Education Commission met to air the issue. This committee included assessment coordinators, representatives of the teachers union, the state school district association and an assessment reform group. This latter committee met again in Tampa on June 13th. These meetings were well publicized and attended by the press and citizens. The Department has welcomed the input of all concerned in dealing with the situation.