Section 6A-1.094222 - Standards for Mid-Year Promotion of Retained Third GradersDistrict school boards are required to adopt and implement a policy for the mid-year promotion of any student retained in third grade due to a reading deficiency as required by Section (s.) 1008.25(5)(c), F.S. Such mid-year promotions of retained third grade students should occur during the first semester of the academic year.
(1) To be eligible for mid-year promotion, a student must demonstrate that he or she:(a) Is a successful and independent reader as demonstrated by reading at or above grade level;(b) Has progressed sufficiently to master appropriate fourth grade reading skills; and,(c) Has met any additional requirements, such as satisfactory achievement in other curriculum areas, as determined by the policies of the district school board.(2) The criteria for students promoted on or before November 1 must provide a reasonable expectation that the student has met the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a)-(c) of this rule including the mastery of third grade reading skills as presented in the state academic standards in English Language Arts. Evidence is as follows: (a) Satisfactory performance as demonstrated by scoring Level 2 or above on beginning of the year administration of the statewide, standardized coordinated screening and progress monitoring system in Grade 3 English Language Arts pursuant to Section 1008.25(8)(b)2., F.S.;(b) Satisfactory performance on locally selected standardized assessment(s) measuring state academic standards in English Language Arts pursuant to Section 1003.41, F.S.;(c) Satisfactory performance on a state approved alternative assessment as delineated in paragraph (1)(b) of Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; or(d) Successful completion of portfolio elements that meet state criteria in subsection (3) of Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.(3) The criteria for students promoted after November 1 must provide a reasonable expectation that the student has met the requirements of subsections (1)-(2) of this rule, and that the student's progress is sufficient to master appropriate grade four level reading skills equivalent to the level necessary for the month in which the transition to grade four occurs.(4) The Progress Monitoring Plan for any retained third grade student who has been promoted mid-year to fourth grade must continue to be implemented for the entire academic year and if necessary for additional school years.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-1.094222
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1008.25(10) FS. Law Implemented 1008.25(7)(b)2. FS.
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