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What This Bill Does
The is a state-mandated testing program for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It provides an alternative to the standard statewide assessment system to ensure students are tested on core curriculum content appropriate to their needs.
This program determines how students with significant cognitive disabilities are assessed for state accountability purposes, as required by Florida Statute 1008.22.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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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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