1003.4285 Standard high school diploma designations.—
(1) Each standard high school diploma shall include, as applicable, the following designations if the student meets the criteria set forth for the designation:
(a) Scholar designation.—In addition to the requirements of ss. 1003.428 and 1003.4282, as applicable, in order to earn the Scholar designation, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
1. English Language Arts (ELA).—When the state transitions to common core assessments, pass the 11th grade ELA common core assessment.
2. Mathematics.—Earn one credit in Algebra II and one credit in statistics or an equally rigorous course. When the state transitions to common core assessments, students must pass the Algebra II common core assessment.
3. Science.—Pass the statewide, standardized Biology I end-of-course assessment and earn one credit in chemistry or physics and one credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics.
4. Social studies.—Pass the statewide, standardized United States History end-of-course assessment.
5. Foreign language.—Earn two credits in the same foreign language.
6. Electives.—Earn at least one credit in an Advanced Placement, an International Baccalaureate, an Advanced International Certificate of Education, or a dual enrollment course.
(b) Merit designation.—In addition to the requirements of ss. 1003.428 and 1003.4282, as applicable, in order to earn the Merit designation, a student must attain one or more industry certifications from the list established under s. 1003.492.
(2) Students and parents shall be provided information about diploma designations through an online education and career planning tool, which allows students to monitor their progress toward the attainment of each designation.
(3) The State Board of Education may make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the establishment of additional designations.
History.—s. 8, ch. 2008-235; s. 4, ch. 2009-40; s. 464, ch. 2011-142; s. 18, ch. 2013-27; s. 8, ch. 2013-35.
