Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) Overview
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The Frame
This program determines how students with significant cognitive disabilities are assessed for state accountability purposes, as required by Florida Statute 1008.22.
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Students with significant cognitive disabilities
These students are assessed using the FSAA instead of the general statewide assessment.
Charlotte County Public Schools
The district is responsible for implementing the state-mandated assessment program.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The FSAA is designed specifically for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
- Participation in the FSAA is required for students for whom the general statewide assessment is not appropriate, even with accommodations.
- The program is mandated by Section 1008.22 of the Florida Statutes.
- The assessment is intended to accurately measure core curricular content for eligible students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FSAA?
Is this assessment mandatory?
Why It Matters
This program determines how students with significant cognitive disabilities are assessed for state accountability purposes, as required by Florida Statute 1008.22.
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Discoveries
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Statutory Compliance
The program is explicitly tied to Section 1008.22, Florida Statutes, indicating it is a non-discretionary state requirement.
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Sources
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