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Sagues   Bouck   ED   Favorable   \n2.  Davis   Cibula   JU   Favorable   \n3.  Sagues   Twogood   RC   Favorable   \nI. Summary:  \nSB 1004 amends s. 1003.435, F.S., the statute governing the high school equivalency diploma program. The statute, as amended by the bill, prohibits a district school board from requiring a student, who is at least 16 years old, to take any course before taking the General Educational Development (GED) exam unless the student did not pass the GED practice test.  \nThe bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.  \nII. Present Situation:  \nAdult Education in Florida  \nFlorida’s adult education system includes a range of instructional programs that help adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens.1  \nThe major program areas are Adult Basic Education Adult High School and General Educational Development (GED) Preparation, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and English language competency. Adult education programs also help adult learners gain the knowledge and skills they need to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.2  \nAdult learners enrolled in Adult High School can earn a high school diploma or its equivalent by successfully passing the GED exam.3  \n1 Florida Department of Education, Career and Adult Education, [https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/adult](https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/adult)edu/ (last visited Mar. 25, 2023) . See Section 1004.93, F.S.  \n2 Id. See Section 1004.02, F. S.  \n3 Section 1003.435, F. S.  \nAdult education programs are available to individuals who are 16 years or older; are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school; do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or want to learn to speak, read, and write the English language.4  \nAdult education programs must provide academic services to students in the following priority:5  \n􀁸 Students who demonstrate skills at less than a 5th grade level, as measured by tests approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) .  \n􀁸 Students who demonstrate skills at the 5th grade level or higher, but below the 9th grade level, as measured by tests approved by the SBE.  \n􀁸 Students who are earning credit required for a high school diploma or who are preparing for the high school equivalent (HSE) exam.  \n􀁸 Students who have earned high school diplomas and require specific improvement in order to obtain or maintain employment or benefit from certificate career education programs; pursue a postsecondary degree; or develop competence in the English language to qualify for employment.  \nFunding for adult general education programs must be based on cost categories calculated to identify high-cost, medium-cost, and low-cost programs; performance output measures that evaluate improvement in student skills, including improvement in literacy skills, grade level improvement, or attainment of a State of Florida diploma or an adult high school diploma; and performance outcome measures associated with placement and retention of students after reaching specified program completion criteria.6  \nHigh School Equivalency Assessments  \nUntil January 2014, the GED was the only option for youth and adults lacking a high school diploma, but needing a high school credential to pursue employment opportunities or postsecondary education. However, in January 2014, some states began administering one or both alternatives to the GED; the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Hi","cbCaisvZHYdTpZKh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisvZHYdTpZKh","pdf",612034,"English","# Summary\n# Present Situation\n## Adult Education in Florida\n## High School Equivalency Assessments\n# Florida’s High School Equivalency Diploma Program\n## Eligibility and Testing Requirements\n## Performance Standards","[{\"question\":\"What does SB 1004 change about the high school equivalency diploma program?\",\"answer\":\"SB 1004 amends the statute governing the high school equivalency diploma program. 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