6.005 - Admission of Associate in Arts High School Students - Proposed Regulation Amendment

Sep 4, 2026

Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.005 addresses admission pathways for Florida high school students in dual enrollment or acceleration programs who are on track to earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. The notice proposes amending the regulation to allow the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an acceptable standardized test for students submitting scores, aligning requirements with recent changes to Florida statutes. It also reiterates credit acceptance, upper-division admission conditions, contingency on university-specific requirements, and additional obligations for test-optional information, transcript submission, and possible rescission.

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Summary

Proposed Changes

Full Text of the Regulation

Admission Options and Eligibility

Credit Acceptance and Upper Division Admission

Conditions, Choices, and Consequences

Authority and Submission Deadlines

FLORIDA BOARD OF GOVERNORS NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATION AMENDMENT DATE: June 22, 2023 REGULATION NUMBER AND TITLE: 6.005 , Admission of Associate in Arts High School Students SUMMARY: Board of Governors Regulation 6.005, Admission of Associate in Arts High School Students, outlines requirements for undergraduate admission for firsttime-in-college students entering the university with [an A.A. degree](an A.A. degree). The 2023 Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1537, which was signed into law on May 9, 2023. The bill revised section 1008.22, Florida Statutes, to authorize school districts to administer the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in addition to the SAT and ACT. In addition, the bill revised section 1009.531, Florida Statutes, to allow students to be eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program based on CLT scores that concord to equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Board staff propose amending Regulation 6.005 to meet the needs of students that may take the CLT as authorized by the above statutes. The proposed amendment adds the CLT as an acceptable test for high school students with A.A. degrees who choose to submit test scores. FULL TEXT OF THE REGULATION IS INCLUDED WITH THIS NOTICE. AUTHORITY TO AMEND REGULATION(S): Section 7(d), Art. IX, Fla. Const. ; Board of Governors Regulation Development Procedure dated March 23, 2006. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ OFFICIAL INITIATING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATION: Dr. Christy England, Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE TO THE CONTACT PERSON IDENTIFIED BELOW. The comments must identify the regulation on which you are commenting: General Counsel, Board of Governors, State University System, 200 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 [or](or generalcounsel@flbog.edu)[ ](or generalcounsel@flbog.edu)[generalcounsel@flbog.edu](or generalcounsel@flbog.edu). 6.005 Admission of Associate in Arts High School Students. (1) High school students participating in dual enrollment and other acceleration programs who are on track to earn an associate in arts (A.A. ) degree from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution and who do not meet the requirements of Board of Governors Regulation 6.004 may be considered for admission as either a first-time-in-college (FTIC) freshman or as a potential A.A. transfer student. (2) All Statewide Course Numbering System postsecondary credit shall be accepted according to Board of Governors Regulation 8.007 irrespective of selecting the option to admit the student either as an FTIC or A.A. transfer. The applicability of such credit will be determined based on the student’s intended baccalaureate degree requirements and shall be awarded in a way that provides maximum benefit to the student. (3) Within the curriculum, space, and fiscal limitations, admission to the upper division of one of the SUS institutions shall be granted to those selected for the A.A. option , provided the A.A. degree meets the requirements of Board of Governors Regulation 6.004(3)(b) . Admission to the student’s preferred public institution or program is not guaranteed. Students who have not completed the required common prerequisites for the degree program may not be admitted or may have their admission offer rescinded if they do not complete the required prerequisites prior to enrollment. (4) Admission as an FTIC student does not prohibit admission to the upper division of one of the SUS institution degree programs for students meeting program admission requirements. (5) Admission is contingent upon completing all additional requirements for admission as required by each university to which the student applies. (a) Students selected for the FTIC option must meet the requirements per Regulation 6.002. (b) Students who would benefit from the A.A. admissions option have the choice to submit

FAQs

What is Regulation 6.005 about?

Regulation 6.005 sets requirements for admitting high school students in dual enrollment or acceleration programs that are on track to earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.

What change is being proposed in this notice?

The proposed amendment adds the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an acceptable test option for A.A.-pathway high school students who choose to submit test scores.

Do students still need to meet university-specific admission requirements?

Yes. Admission is contingent upon completing all additional admission requirements required by each applying university, including common prerequisites and required transcripts.

Sep 4, 2026

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