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Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE) Requirements

Original title: Charlotte County Public Schools - Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE)

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What This Bill Does

The Florida Civics Literacy Exam () is a mandatory computer-based test for high school students enrolled in U.S. Government courses. This requirement was established by state legislation passed in 2021.

Why it matters

High school students in Florida must pass this assessment as part of their U.S. Government coursework requirements under state law.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

High school students

Students enrolled in U.S. Government courses are required to take the computer-based assessment.

Directly affected

Charlotte County Public Schools

The district is responsible for communicating and administering the state-mandated assessment requirements.

Key Facts

The Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE) is a computer-based assessment.
State legislation passed in 2021 mandates the exam for all students enrolled in a high school U.S. Government course.
The requirement is codified under Florida Statute s. 1003.4282(3)(d).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to take the FCLE?

All students enrolled in a U.S. Government course in high school are required to take the assessment.

What kind of test is the FCLE?

It is a computer-based assessment designed to measure civic literacy knowledge.

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2021 Legislative Mandate

The requirement for the FCLE was established by state legislation in 2021, standardizing civic literacy assessment across Florida high schools.

Florida Civics Literacy Exam

Connected Entities

Florida Civics Literacy Exam, Charlotte County Public Schools, s. 1003.4282(3)(d), F.S

otherFlorida Civics Literacy Exam“The specific assessment required by state law.”Map →

OrganizationCharlotte County Public Schools“The local school district providing information about the state-mandated exam.”Map →

others. 1003.4282(3)(d), F.S“The specific Florida statute that mandates the assessment.”Map →

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