SB 1734: Student Assessment in the Public Schools
GENERAL BILL by Smith
Student Assessment in the Public Schools; Provides that the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) shall be discontinued. Requires the High School Competency Test (HSCT) to replace the grade 10 FCAT. Requires a student to earn passing scores on the HSCT to qualify for a standard high school diploma. Requires the State Board of Education to designate passing scores. Provides for implementation beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Education Pre-K - 12
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Education Pre-K - 12
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
- Budget (BC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2011 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/10/2011 | Senate |
• Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Budget -SJ 196 • Introduced -SJ 196 |
| 5/7/2011 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Education Pre-K - 12 |
