15 DE Reg 592 - 11-01-11 - Education Impact Analysis

Sep 14, 2026

Proposed Education Impact Analysis under 14 Del.C. §122(d) for amending 14 DE Admin. Code 910, Delaware General Educational Development (GED) Endorsement. The synopsis explains the regulation’s alignment with American Council on Education titling and GED® brand usage, describes the five GED® content-area assessments, and states paper-pencil administration at official testing centers. Impact criteria address achievement, equity, health and safety, legal rights, administrative burden, authority and accountability, consistency with other state policies, availability of less burdensome methods, and compliance costs.

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Proposed Education Impact Analysis Pursuant To 14 Del.C. Section 122(d)

A. Type of Regulatory Action Required

B. Synopsis of Subject Matter of the Regulation

C. Impact Criteria

Requirements for issuance of the GED® Test Credential

Eligibility criteria for applicants (18 years of age or older)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Statutory Authority: 14 Delaware Code, Section 122(d) (14 Del.C. §122(d)) 14 DE Admin. Code 910 PROPOSED Education Impact Analysis Pursuant To 14 Del.C. Section 122(d) 910 Delaware General Educational Development (GED) Endorsement A. Type of Regulatory Action Required Amendment to Existing Regulation B. Synopsis of Subject Matter of the Regulation The Secretary of Education seeks the consent of the State Board of Education to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 910 Delaware General Educational Development (GED) Endorsement. This regulation has been reviewed as part of the five year cycle and changes were made to the title and references to the test to be consistent with the American Council of Education’s titling of the test and other GED® brand usage guidelines. The GED® is a brand name and registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) . GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE) . They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education. The following highlights are from the ACE website: • GED® tests are designed to measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school course of study. • The GED® test battery comprises five content area assessments: • Language Arts, Reading • Language Arts, Writing • (including an essay) • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • The GED® tests are currently offered only in a paper-pencil format at Official GED Testing Centers ™ -they cannot be taken online. Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so in writing by the close of business on or before December 5, 2011 to Susan Haberstroh, Education Associate, Regulation Review, Department of Education, at 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, Delaware 19901. A copy of this regulation is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Department of Education business office. C. Impact Criteria 1. Will the amended regulation help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards? The regulation is related to the GED® test and to providing a credential to adult students who have not completed the requirements for a traditional high school diploma. The regulation and GED® tests do not specifically address student achievement as measured against state achievement standards. 2. Will the amended regulation help ensure that all students receive an equitable education? The regulation is related to the GED® test and to providing a credential to adult students who have not completed the requirements for a traditional high school diploma. 3. Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ health and safety are adequately protected? The regulation is related to the GED® test and providing a credential to adult students who have not completed the requirements for a traditional high school diploma. The regulation and GED® tests do not specifically address the health and safety of students. 4. Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ legal rights are respected? The regulation is related to the GED® test and providing a credential to adult students who have not completed the requirements for a traditional highschool diploma. The regulation and GED® tests do not specifically address the legal rights of students. 5. Will the amended regulation preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level? The regulation preserves the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school levels. 6. Will the amended regulation place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school le

FAQs

What regulatory action is proposed for 14 DE Admin. Code 910?

The proposal is an amendment to an existing regulation concerning the Delaware General Educational Development (GED) Endorsement.

How does the synopsis describe the GED® tests and their administration?

The GED® test battery consists of five content area assessments and is currently offered only in a paper-pencil format at official GED testing centers, not online.

What do the impact criteria say about compliance costs and reporting requirements?

The analysis states there are no additional costs to the State or local school boards and that the regulation does not place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements on decision makers.

Sep 14, 2026

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